Dr. Sumait Hospital is proud to announce an important milestone in its surgical services following the successful laparoscopic removal of a large left ovarian cyst measuring 17 × 12 cm in a 20-year-old pregnant woman at 17 weeks of gestation. This achievement represents a significant step forward in the hospital’s continued development of minimally invasive surgical care for women during pregnancy.
Patient Presentation and Diagnosis
The patient presented to Dr. Sumait Hospital with abdominal pain. Following clinical assessment, an ultrasound examination identified a large cyst on the left ovary, measuring approximately 17 × 12 cm.
The presence of a large ovarian cyst during pregnancy requires careful clinical assessment and coordinated decision-making to determine the appropriate management approach while considering the health of both the mother and the developing pregnancy.
After evaluation, the medical team proceeded with laparoscopic removal of the cyst, using a minimally invasive surgical approach.
Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical Intervention
The patient underwent laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal, a surgical procedure performed through small incisions using specialized instruments and a camera to guide the operation.
This approach formed part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to strengthen access to advanced surgical procedures and provide appropriate, patient-centered care in complex clinical situations.
The successful completion of this procedure marks the first laparoscopic removal of an ovarian cyst in a pregnant patient at Dr. Sumait Hospital. It represents an important institutional milestone and demonstrates the growing capacity of the hospital to manage selected complex surgical cases through specialized expertise and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Postoperative Recovery and Pregnancy Follow-Up
Following surgery, the patient experienced a satisfactory immediate postoperative recovery and remained clinically stable.
An Obstetrics and Gynecology consultation was conducted after the procedure. At that time, no immediate change in the clinical status of the pregnancy was reported. The pregnancy remains ongoing, and continued medical follow-up has been planned to monitor the patient’s recovery and pregnancy progress.
The case highlights the importance of postoperative monitoring and coordinated care when surgical intervention is required during pregnancy.
The Multidisciplinary Team Behind the Achievement
The successful management of this case involved the collaboration of professionals from surgery, anesthesia, obstetrics and gynecology, and the operating theatre team. Their coordinated efforts supported the delivery of surgical care throughout the procedure and immediate recovery.
The multidisciplinary team included:
- Dr. Tarek Fahed Aljammal — Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lead Surgeon
- Dr. Tsegay Gebremichael Gebremariam — Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
- Dr. Mariam Adawe — Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Nasiixa Mudei — General Practitioner
- Ahmet Omer — Head of the Operation Theatre Department
- Abdisalam A. Mohamed — Surgical Team
- Amira Hilolwe Omar — Surgical Team
- Mohamed Gashin Mudei — Anesthesia Team
Their collaboration reflects the essential role of teamwork in delivering coordinated surgical care, particularly in cases requiring expertise across multiple medical specialties.
Advancing Surgical Care in Somalia
This case represents more than a successful surgical procedure. It marks an important step in the continued advancement of minimally invasive surgery at Dr. Sumait Hospital and reflects the hospital’s commitment to strengthening specialized medical services in Mogadishu and beyond.
By developing surgical expertise, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration, and expanding the range of procedures available locally, Dr. Sumait Hospital continues to contribute to the development of healthcare services in Somalia.
The successful laparoscopic removal of this large ovarian cyst during pregnancy demonstrates the importance of clinical expertise, careful assessment, coordinated decision-making, and continued follow-up in managing complex surgical cases.
About Dr. Sumait Hospital
Dr. Sumait Hospital, located in Mogadishu, Somalia, is committed to providing quality healthcare through specialized medical services, modern surgical approaches, and collaborative clinical practice. The hospital continues to work toward strengthening local healthcare capacity and improving access to appropriate medical and surgical care.
Dr. Sumait Hospital — Advancing surgical care and improving lives.