The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) has successfully performed a life-saving emergency surgery to repair a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s advanced surgical care capabilities.
Led by renowned surgeon Dr. Stephen Takow, the team carried out the high-risk procedure on a 69-year-old female patient who presented with a ruptured aneurysm. The patient, who spent two days under intensive care following the operation, is now recovering well.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a potentially fatal condition involving the enlargement or bulging of the aorta—the major blood vessel supplying blood from the heart to the lower body. Often developing silently over time, a rupture can occur suddenly and is associated with an extremely high mortality rate of up to 90% if not treated promptly.
“This procedure required swift decision-making, technical precision, and a coordinated effort across our surgical and critical care teams,” said Dr. Takow. “We’re pleased to report that the patient is stable and showing remarkable recovery progress.”
This successful intervention is the second emergency surgery for a ruptured AAA conducted at MTRH and the seventh abdominal aortic aneurysm repair overall—a testament to the hospital’s growing expertise in complex vascular surgeries.
The procedure was fully covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), ensuring that financial constraints did not impede the delivery of critical care.
MTRH continues to solidify its role as a regional leader in specialized healthcare, offering advanced life-saving procedures previously accessible only in a limited number of facilities across the country.
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