10-05-2025
Omani becomes first doctor to perform rare Surgery in the region
An Omani doctor and his team have become the first in the region to perform a highly critical and rare surgery on a road accident victim who had a narrow escape in a head on collision in the Wilayat of Khasab two weeks ago.
Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed al Aufi, Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgery at the Muscat Private Hospital, carried out a vascular procedure — TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) — successfully on May 03 which helped him live a better life after the accident that claimed the life of another passenger inside the ill-fated car that met with the accident.
Termed as the first ever in a private hospital in Oman, this medical breakthrough showcases cutting-edge expertise, advanced technology and unwavering commitment to patient care in the private sector.
"We are glad to announce that the TEVAR procedure was successfully performed on a critically injured patient, for the first time in the private hospitals in Oman. The patient, a 38-year-old male, was brought to us after a serious road traffic accident that occurred on April 25. He sustained multiple injuries, including rib and spine fractures, a liver injury and most critically, a serious tear in the main blood vessel (aorta) near the heart — a condition that is often fatal if not treated immediately," said Raymond Elias, Medical Director.
Mumtaz Ahmed was involved in a serious car crash on April 25, in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate following which he was taken to nearby Government Hospital, where doctors checked his condition and ran detailed scans. They found he had multiple injuries, including broken ribs, a fractured spine, a liver injury and a dangerous tear in a major blood vessel near his heart.
To keep his blood pressure under control, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he received special medication. Doctors initially tried to transfer him to Government Hospital, which has advanced vascular treatment facilities, but due to multiple emergencies, was unable to be shifted. After discussing with the authorities at the hospital, they explored private healthcare options and decided to move Mumtaz to Muscat Private Hospital, in the Wilayat of Bausher, ensuring he received the best possible care.
Dr Ahmed al Aufi carried out the minimally invasive Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) procedure on May 3 that involved inserting a stent through the blood vessels to repair the torn aorta. This delicate operation was performed with great precision by its multidisciplinary medical team.
"It is a significant milestone in Oman's private healthcare sector and a major medical achievement at Muscat Private Hospital. The procedure of the highly complex and life-saving vascular procedure TEVAR Case was a complete success and the patient is now recovering well. He is conscious, stable and undergoing physiotherapy. He is expected to be discharged by the end of this week after routine follow-up scans," said Dr Al Aufi.
'It is the result of the collaboration and coordination between government and private hospitals as well as among various departments within us which worked as a team in making it a success which thrives to align our activities towards Oman Vision 2040,' said Hassan al Lawati, the CEO.
