KFSHRC Madinah Achieves Milestone With Single-Port Surgery For Intramural Bladder Leiomyoma Removal

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Madinah has achieved a significant milestone by successfully removing a rare benign intramural bladder leiomyoma. This was accomplished through a single-port incision of just 2 cm, avoiding any abdominal opening. This innovative surgical method offers patients a safer, less painful option, reduces hospital stays, and speeds up recovery.

The procedure allows for the complete removal of the tumor by providing direct visualization of the deep layers of the bladder wall. It minimizes the need for pain medication, lowers complication risks, reduces scarring, and shortens surgery time. This expands minimally invasive surgical options for rare and complex mural tumors.

This advancement marks a new application of an existing surgical technique. For the first time, it has been used to remove an intramural smooth muscle tumor within the bladder wall. Managing such tumors involves precise steps like full circumferential dissection around the lesion, vascular control, margin management, and reconstructing the internal bladder wall after excision.

Traditionally, these cases required open abdominal surgery with an external incision into the bladder wall to access the tumor. This approach often resulted in increased pain, higher blood loss, longer hospital stays, and more visible scarring. In contrast, the single-port endoscopic technique allows direct access to the tumor from inside the bladder while preserving surrounding tissues and ensuring precise tumor removal.

This achievement reflects KFSHRC's ongoing commitment to developing advanced surgical solutions that elevate quality of care and enhance patient safety. It supports national healthcare objectives under Saudi Vision 2030 in medical innovation and clinical excellence.

KFSHRC is ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and fifteenth globally among the top 250 academic medical centers for 2025. It is also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East according to Brand Finance 2025.

Additionally, Newsweek lists KFSHRC among the World’s Best Hospitals 2025, Best Smart Hospitals 2026, and Best Specialized Hospitals 2026.

With inputs from SPA