Advanced minimally invasive intervention highlights expanding therapeutic endoscopy capabilities in Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi, UAE,June 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, highlighted a successful complex therapeutic endoscopy case at Madinat Zayed Hospital, where a deeply embedded feeding tube was removed using minimally invasive techniques, avoiding the need for major surgery in a high-risk patient.
The patient, who was bed-ridden and had a tracheostomy, had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place for five years. Over time, the tube became completely non-functional due to buried bumper syndrome, a complication in which the internal component of the PEG tube becomes embedded in the stomach wall.
Given the complexity of the case and the patient’s underlying condition, previous evaluations had indicated that surgical removal through laparotomy may be required. However, the gastroenterology team at SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital was able to manage the case through advanced endoscopic techniques.
Across three carefully planned endoscopic sessions, the team created a mucosal tunnel to access the buried PEG plate and safely remove the old system. A new PEG/J tube was then placed successfully without complications, supporting the patient’s ongoing nutritional needs while avoiding the risks associated with major surgery.
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopy Specialist at SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital, said: “This case demonstrates how advanced therapeutic endoscopy can offer safer, less invasive options for patients who may not be suitable candidates for major surgery. Through careful planning and specialised technique, we were able to remove a complex embedded PEG system while reducing procedural risk and supporting the patient’s long-term care needs.”
Dr. Ayman Anis, Consultant Anaesthesiologist at SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital, said: “Managing this case required close coordination across clinical teams, particularly given the patient’s respiratory status and increased procedural risk. The successful outcome reflects the value of multidisciplinary planning in safely delivering advanced interventions for vulnerable patients.”
The case reflects SEHA’s Hospitals’ ongoing efforts to expand specialised services across Al Dhafra region, including therapeutic endoscopy, complex PEG/J management, ERCP, EUS, and minimally invasive interventions for high-risk patients. By strengthening these capabilities locally, SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital continues to support access to advanced care closer to home and reduce the need for external referrals.
About PureHealth:
PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments, and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare. The company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the science of longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.
PureHealth’s network comprises:
- SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
- SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
- Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE’s leading health insurer
- The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
- Rafed – The UAE’s largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
- PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
- One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
- The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi’s first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
- Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
- Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
- Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
- PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE’s largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care
About SEHA:
SEHA is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company operates a big number of the public hospitals and clinics of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA is a PureHealth asset, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East.
SEHA is committed to continuously improving of customer care to recognised international standards and providing the community with world-class healthcare. SEHA operates 14 hospitals with over 2600 beds, 70 ambulatory care, family care, urgent care centres, 6 dialysis centres, and 4 blood banks. Its facilities accommodate 132,000 inpatients annually, conduct 52,000 surgeries, and treat more than 6.7 million outpatients.
SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East, with more than 20,000 doctors, nurses, ancillary care, and administrative personnel.
To find out more about SEHA’s specialised clinic or book an appointment, call 80050 or visit SEHA.ae. You can also book an appointment through the SEHA mobile app or WhatsApp 02 410 2200.
