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In alignment with the gradual resumption of various economic activities in Dubai, the DHA announced its decision to resume elective surgical procedures conducted under general anaesthesia for all medical specialities.
A circular in this matter was issued to all DHA-licensed hospitals and day surgical centres on May 26, a copy of which Khaleej Times has studied. The operation time should not exceed two-and-a-half hours, said the DHA.
However, surgical operations may be performed regardless of their duration if they are emergency surgeries that require immediate surgical intervention, and urgent surgeries for cases where the patient has pain that necessitates surgical intervention.
"I was told a month ago that I need surgery. However, due to the pandemic, it was postponed. Doctors have said I have three holes in my stomach, so it is best I have surgery as soon as possible. Now, I am waiting for insurance approval. It is certainly a relief," said Mahmoud.
Sheeba Nair, an Indian expat waiting to undergo a surgery for her sciatic pain, said: "I have been putting this surgery off for months. However, now, due to the restricions, I have not had much exercise of physiotherapy. Now, surgery is the only way out."
"Hernia repair, cancer operations, knee replacements, IVF treatment and even a staged cosmetic surgery are among the wide range of elective surgeries that come with varying degrees of complexity and urgency," he added.
"From a patient's perspective, it's super frustrating, knowing that their surgery is needed and because of where we are in the world right now with the coronavirus, everything is at a halt."
"From an industry point of view, shutting down elective surgeries had led to layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts across the healthcare sector. After weeks of delays, hospitals and surgery centres face mounting financial pressure and a backlog of patients."
Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO VPS Healthcare, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, explained: "We will resume all kinds of surgeries. Notwithstanding the pandemic situation, emergency procedures were performed.
"About two weeks ago, we resumed treating semi-urgent cases as well," he added.
dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com
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