Medcare saves a man’s colon without an open surgery after a massive tumour engulfs 75% of his intestine

• Doctors successfully removed a large tumour covering more than 75% of the patient’s colon using a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure, preserving the entire organ.

Dubai, April 20th, 2026: In an extraordinary advancement in medicine that has the potential to transform colon cancer treatments in the future, a group of experts at Medcare Royal Hospital in Al Qusais has successfully prevented a man from having his colon removed due to a large tumour, all without making any external cuts. The patient, who was originally recommended to have an extensive open surgery that would have resulted in a permanent loss of part of his bowel, left the hospital just days later with his organ completely intact, thanks to an innovative minimally invasive endoscopic procedure carried out by Dr. Mohamed Abdelhafez, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital.

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in new wave of expansion in tertiary quaternary care

• Medcare’s new 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital in Sharjah strengthens tertiary care capacity amid rising demand driven by population growth, expanded insurance coverage and increased utilisation of advanced services.
• Medcare’s growth is aligned with UAE health policy initiatives and the need for advanced care infrastructure in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates

Sharjah, UAE – February 17, 2026: Medcare, the UAE’s on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate. The 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital is designed to meet the evolving and expanding healthcare needs of Sharjah and the Northern emirates, reinforcing Medcare’s commitment to delivering high-quality care.

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• Medcare Hospital Al Safa introduces new AI diagnostic technologies to detect & predict onset of cardio related diseases with over 95% accuracy comparable to a CT Angio or Heart MRI

• Almost 50% of Medcare patients experiencing myocardial infarctions are under 50.

• Residents in the UAE are developing coronary artery disease as early as 15 years sooner than previously expected.

Dubai – September 22, 2025: Medcare has introduced a groundbreaking AI powered blood test, in response to the growing number of young people in the region having cardiovascular issues and sudden onset of heart attacks. Clinical studies show that in the MENA and South Asia regions, the average age for a first-time heart attack has decreases by 5-10 years. This new blood test can predict the development of coronary artery disease with 95% accuracy, before there are any symptoms. Available at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, this test is a breakthrough in preventive cardiology, offering patients and physcians a highly accurate, low risk and fast alternative to traditional diagnostics.

Heart diseases can be asymptomatic, showing no signs until something serious like a heart attack happens. In the UAE, this is becoming evident in younger people. Research indicates individuals in this region are diagnosed with coronary artery disease about 15 years earlier than in other countries.

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• Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and subsequent skin lesions affect approximately 50,000 people in the United States and one million people worldwide. Each year, around one out of every 6,000 children are born with the condition. ^[i]

• The child’s scalp tumour was the largest (20cm × 10cm) described in medical literature. Scalp tumours measuring 6cm are regularly documented in the literature. [ii]

Dubai, UAE – April 7, 2025: Doctors from Medcare Hospital Al Safa, successfully operated on afive year old Arab girl with a 20cm x 10cm scalp tumor—the size of a watermelon—one of the largest in recent medical history, marking an exceptional medical milestone. The child had Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a genetic condition that can cause the growth of benign skin lesions and consequent seizures. The tumour, the largest ever documented in medical literature, had a huge impact on the child’s life, causing her discomfort, hair loss, and social isolation.

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