Advanced surgical expertise and patient-centered approach enable full recovery following severe post-operative complications
Abu Dhabi, UAE,July 2026 – SEHA’s Tawam Hospital, part of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has successfully managed a highly complex surgical case, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in advanced surgical care and multidisciplinary treatment for critically ill patients.
The case involved a young patient who was transferred to Tawam Hospital three weeks after undergoing a subtotal colectomy at another facility. Upon arrival, Tawam’s clinical team quickly identified signs of a severe, anastomotic leak, a rare but life-threatening complication following colorectal surgery resulting in advanced sepsis.
Recognising the urgency of the situation, the Hospital’s surgical and critical care teams initiated immediate intervention. An emergency reoperation revealed multiple intra-abdominal abscesses, widespread inflammation, and a failing anastomosis. The patient required intensive care support alongside coordinated input from a multidisciplinary team.
Through this comprehensive and collaborative approach, the patient’s condition stabilised, leading to a full recovery. Months later, a successful stoma reversal was performed without complications, allowing the patient to return to normal life.
Dr. Mahdi Al-Taher, Consultant General, Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgeon at Tawam Hospital, said: “This case highlights the critical importance of early detection and timely surgical intervention in managing complex post-operative complications. At Tawam Hospital, we bring together advanced surgical expertise and multidisciplinary collaboration to address even the most challenging cases, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
Dr. Al-Taher added: “Beyond the clinical complexity, this case is a testament to the resilience of the patient and the dedication of our teams to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care at every stage of recovery.”
The case underscores Tawam Hospital’s commitment to a patient-centered approach, where care extends beyond surgical intervention to include comprehensive post-operative monitoring, psychological support, and long-term rehabilitation. This holistic model ensures not only survival, but meaningful recovery and improved quality of life.
Anastomotic leaks remain among the most serious complications in colorectal surgery, with delayed diagnosis significantly increasing morbidity and mortality.
Building on its strong track record in managing complex cases, SEHA’s Tawam Hospital continues to reinforce its position as a center of excellence in complex surgical care across the UAE. This achievement reflects commitment to delivering world-class, patient-centered healthcare through advanced surgical expertise, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with high-risk and complex medical conditions.
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 s, 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:
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- 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, 6 dialysis s, 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.
