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Thoracic surgery in United Arab Emirates.

Redha Mohammed Souilamas1, Mateen Haider Uzbeck1, Yusuf Bayrak1

  • 1Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Journal of Thoracic Disease
|April 11, 2022
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has advanced its thoracic healthcare by establishing multidisciplinary programs, reducing the need for international patient transfers. This evolution enhances specialized care and fosters collaboration within the UAE's medical community.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Thoracic Medicine
  • Surgical Services

Background:

  • The UAE's healthcare system has rapidly evolved, mirroring economic and demographic shifts.
  • Historically, complex thoracic cases were treated abroad due to limited local specialized services.
  • The establishment of quaternary referral centers marked a significant shift in healthcare provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To chart the evolution of thoracic care in the UAE.
  • To highlight the development of multidisciplinary thoracic services.
  • To outline future plans for advancing thoracic medicine in the UAE.

Main Methods:

  • Development of multidisciplinary, multimodality thoracic service provision.
  • Establishment of mini-invasive surgical and lung transplantation programs.
Keywords:
Thoracic surgeryUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)hybrid

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  • Formation of the Emirates Thoracic Society (ETS) for collaboration and education.

    • Main Results:

    • A decrease in patient repatriation for thoracic treatments.
    • Increased availability of advanced thoracic surgical and medical care within the UAE.
    • Enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange through the Emirates Thoracic Society.

    Conclusions:

    • The UAE has successfully transformed its thoracic healthcare landscape.
    • Multidisciplinary programs have significantly improved access to specialized care.
    • Future developments aim to further elevate the standard of thoracic medicine in the UAE.