In a groundbreaking achievement for medicine in Upper Egypt, doctors at Horus International Hospital in Luxor have successfully performed the region’s first awake brain surgery. The complex operation, which involved removing a tumor from the brain’s speech center, marks a turning point for both neurosurgery and access to advanced care in southern Egypt.
Patient Remained Awake for Six Hours During the Operation
The patient remained conscious for the full six-hour surgery. By staying awake and responsive, he allowed the surgical team to monitor his speech and communication abilities throughout, ensuring that these vital functions were preserved.
Advanced Technique: Awake Craniotomy Used for Precision
The procedure was led by neurosurgery consultant Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz Marei, who described it as extremely delicate given the tumor’s position.
Using the technique of awake craniotomy, the team carefully mapped critical brain areas in real time, balancing the safe removal of diseased tissue with the protection of essential abilities.
Horus International Hospital’s Track Record of Complex Surgeries
Horus International Hospital has become a center for complex surgery in Upper Egypt. Since joining Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System, the hospital has performed over 122,000 operations, with roughly one-quarter classified as major or highly complex procedures.
Life-Saving Operation Costs Less Than EGP 500
Beyond its medical significance, the operation carried another remarkable fact: it cost only EGP 480 under Egypt’s national insurance scheme.
Privately, a surgery of this scale would have exceeded EGP 700,000. This case illustrates how advanced treatments are being made accessible to patients who might otherwise be unable to afford them.
A Turning Point for Healthcare in Upper Egypt
The success of this surgery goes beyond a single patient. It signals a new chapter in Upper Egypt’s healthcare, where cutting-edge techniques are not just possible but also within reach, offering both hope and healing to communities that have long been underserved.
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