An Iraqi medical team, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulnasser Hussein Al-Abbadi, a specialist in clinical and therapeutic neurophysiology at the College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, successfully performed a complex surgical operation on a four-month-old infant.
The operation involved the complete removal of the remnants of a conjoined twin attached to the spine and spinal cord of the child, who was suffering from spinal curvature and spinal cord deformity.
The surgery utilized state-of-the-art monitoring technology for muscle and nerve functions to ensure the patient's well-being and prevent nerve and spinal cord injuries. The operation was conducted by consultant surgeon Yuxel Yishar, with the neurological activities monitored under the supervision of Dr. Abdulnasser Hussein Al-Abbadi.
This surgery is considered rare and complex, and it was previously only available for treatment abroad. However, thanks to the availability of the necessary medical technologies and expertise, it can now be performed in the city's medical facilities.