SEHA introduces laser kidney stone fragmentation surgery for children in Abu Dhabi

SEHA, a subsidiary ofPurehealth“, about its success in providing laser kidney stone fragmentation surgery (LASER Lithotripsy) for children in Abu Dhabi, a life-saving procedure that is now available under the supervision of Dr. Hamid Reda Toosi, Consultant Urologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Health.

This announcement comes following the case of a nine-month-old child who developed several kidney stones caused by a rare genetic disorder known as… Cystinuriathe same disorder that also affects his two-year-old brother. After undergoing an urgent procedure to install a stent at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Health to relieve a blockage in the kidney, the child received several sessions of laser lithotripsy under the care of Dr. Toosi to remove stones from the ureter and from both kidneys.

Dr. Tusi is currently the only surgeon in Abu Dhabi who performs laser lithotripsy operations for children, as cases are referred to him from several hospitals in the emirate, including Health Hospital. twinSheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Burjeel Hospital, and NMC Hospital. This achievement highlights SEHA’s unique ability to provide specialized and advanced surgical care to children with kidney or bladder stones.

Consultant Physician – Urology at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Health, Dr. Hamid Reda Toosi, said: “Laser lithotripsy surgery is a critical intervention for pediatric patients with kidney stones. By offering this procedure, we aim to provide comprehensive care and long-term support to children and their families.”

Children with kidney or bladder stones are more likely to have the stones return and have long-term complications such as deterioration in kidney function. To address these risks, Dr. Toosi is keen to refer patients to: My specialists Pediatric Nephrology to conduct continuous assessments, monitor kidney function, and ensure examinations and follow-up after surgery. It is a collaboration between surgeons And my specialists Kidney disease is essential in the comprehensive management of kidney stone disease in children.

The introduction of laser lithotripsy in Abu Dhabi represents an advanced step towards providing safer and more effective child-centered treatment, and also embodies SEHA’s continued commitment to pioneering medical innovation and raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, timely intervention, and comprehensive post-operative follow-up for children with complex kidney disease.