UAE’s first ovarian preservation procedure on a 7-year-old patient with ALL
MedEdge MEA shared a post on LinkedIn:
“The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) has successfully performed the UAE’s first ovarian preservation procedure on a 7-year-old Emirati patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, in collaboration with ART Fertility Clinics.
This breakthrough reflects ADSCC’s commitment to keeping patient outcomes and quality of life at the heart of innovative care and advanced paediatric oncology care.
The success of this procedure contributes to the Emirate’s continuous healthcare milestones, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in healthcare globally.
Rashed Alsuwaidi , Executive Director of the Healthcare Workforce Sector at the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) said:
‘Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector has made significant strides in enhancing the health and well-being of the Emirate’s community and beyond. Due to the sector’s pioneering strategies, advanced infrastructure and talented workforce, it has enabled us to achieve remarkable milestones such as the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) latest accomplishment.’”
The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) successfully performed the UAE’s first ovarian preservation procedure on a 7-year-old Emirati patient diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, in collaboration with ART Fertility Clinic.
This breakthrough reflects ADSCC’s commitment to keeping patient outcomes and quality of life at the heart of innovative care and advanced paediatric oncology care.
The success of this procedure contributes to the Emirate’s continuous healthcare milestones, strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in healthcare globally.
The condition of the patient later stabilised with targeted therapy. To ensure a definitive cure, ADSCC’s Paediatric Haematologists decided a bone marrow transplant was needed, with the patient’s half-matched brother serving as the donor.
“We are proud to have successfully performed this procedure by our multi-disciplinary team of paediatric haematologists, paediatric surgeons and gynaecologists; in collaboration with ART Fertility Clinic’s fertility specialists and embryologists. This incredible milestone not only represents the advancements in paediatric oncology and fertility preservation but also aligns with our vision to lead in cutting-edge medical practices and patient-centred care within our Abu Dhabi Bone Marrow Transplant Programme (AD-BMT).” – Maysoon Al Karam, Chief Medical Officer at Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center
The procedure involved removing the ovary and transferring it to ART Fertility Clinic in Abu Dhabi for processing and preservation.
The ovarian tissue was cut into thin strips, treated with cryoprotective agents, and stored in liquid nitrogen at around -196°C (-320.8°F) for long-term preservation. The tissue may be reimplanted in the future to restore the patient’s fertility.
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