Soldier Injured in Lebanon Recovers Kidney After Rapid Medical Intervention

An Israeli soldier injured in an operational accident in Lebanon last week has recovered a kidney thanks to a swift evacuation and emergency surgery. The soldier sustained the injury when he fell from a height and was impaled by a metal object on his back. He was airlifted by military helicopter to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. Upon arrival, a CT scan revealed a blockage in the main renal artery, preventing blood flow to the kidney. Medical teams successfully located and removed the clot and inserted a stent to keep the artery open, restoring circulation. An ultrasound confirmed normal blood flow to the kidney. The soldier was released from the hospital a few days later in stable condition. Doctors, however, remain cautious, stating that several weeks of monitoring are required to ensure the kidney's full functional recovery. Dr. Igor Kogan emphasized that without the rapid helicopter transport, prompt diagnosis, and immediate intervention, the soldier likely would have lost the kidney on the same day.