10/01/2026
Dammam – Mouwasat Hospital
With the grace of Allah, the Neurosurgery Department at Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam successfully performed a high‑risk and rare microsurgical procedure to remove a large skull base tumor measuring more than 5 cm in the posterior cranial fossa, using the latest advanced neurosurgical technologies.
Case Details and Diagnosis
A 44‑year‑old female patient was referred to Mouwasat Hospital from another healthcare facility. Comprehensive clinical evaluation and advanced imaging revealed a large tumor located at the skull base, close to critical neurological centers—necessitating an urgent and highly precise surgical intervention due to its sensitive location.
Microsurgical Tumor Removal
The surgery was performed under the supervision of Dr. Omar Al‑Falaki, Consultant Neurosurgeon.
with the support of a specialized multidisciplinary surgical team.
The tumor was completely resected using:
- A high‑resolution surgical microscope
- An advanced surgical navigation system
- Continuous intraoperative motor function monitoring (IONM)
The procedure lasted more than 10 continuous hours, ensuring accurate and safe removal of the tumor while preserving surrounding neurological functions.
Postoperative Rehabilitation
Following surgery, the patient underwent an intensive rehabilitation program at the hospital’s Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center. By the grace of Allah, she made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility and returning to her family to resume her daily life normally.
Mouwasat’s Commitment to Excellence
This medical achievement reflects Mouwasat Hospitals’ commitment to providing advanced neurosurgical services using state‑of‑the‑art global technologies. It also highlights Mouwasat’s dedication to recruiting distinguished medical expertise and highly specialized subspecialties—aligning with Mouwasat Medical Services Company’s vision of delivering world‑class, patient‑centered healthcare.