Endovascular surgeons at Uzbekistan's National Medical Center have independently performed a brain aneurysm stenting procedure for the first time, marking a development in the country's use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. According to the information provided by the center, such complex, high-technology procedures were previously typically performed in Uzbekistan with the participation of foreign specialists. The procedure was carried out by local medical professionals without the involvement of foreign specialists.
The patient, a 55-year-old resident of Surkhandarya region, sought medical assistance at the National Medical Center after experiencing prolonged dizziness and vision impairment. Following a comprehensive medical examination, doctors diagnosed the patient with a brain aneurysm, a condition that can pose serious risks to health and life.
Based on the examination results, medical specialists decided to treat the condition using an endovascular stenting procedure. The intervention was performed by surgeons at the National Medical Center, who carried out the procedure independently. The treatment involved stenting, a minimally invasive technique used to address problems affecting blood vessels.
During the procedure, doctors inserted a stent into the affected vessel using a thin catheter, eliminating the need to perform a craniotomy, which involves surgically opening the skull. According to physicians, the technique is intended to reduce damage to surrounding tissues compared with more invasive surgical approaches. Medical specialists also noted that stenting can shorten the postoperative recovery period and allow patients to return to their usual activities sooner.
The procedure represents the first time endovascular surgeons at the National Medical Center have independently carried out brain aneurysm stenting. Previously, operations of this complexity in Uzbekistan generally required the involvement of foreign medical specialists.