US medical team completes 16 heart surgeries in Libya

A visiting US medical team has successfully completed 16 open-heart surgeries and pediatric cardiac catheterizations at Tripoli University Hospital in Libya. These procedures are part of a collaborative effort with Libyan medical teams in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

The initiative, now in its second week, is designed to bolster the localization of pediatric treatment within Libya. The ten-day visit aims to support Libyan medical professionals and enhance the country's capacity to handle complex cardiac cases domestically.

All 16 operations performed so far have been successful. Medical teams are continuing to evaluate and prepare cases for further procedures, with a target of conducting 40 operations during the entire visit. This comprehensive plan underscores a commitment to providing advanced cardiac care to children in Libya.

The success of the program relies on the integrated participation of various specialists, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, anesthesia technicians, and operating room staff. Laboratory teams, blood banks, and administrative personnel are also contributing to the seamless execution of these critical interventions. The Ministry of Health did not disclose the specific US hospital or NGO involved in the operations.