Complex Surgery at Hadassah Transforms Patient's Life After Years of Struggle
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A man named Eitan underwent a complex surgery at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital to remove over 30 kilograms of excess skin and fat after years of battling severe obesity and its complications. The procedure, led by Dr. Dalit Amar, aimed to restore his quality of life and mobility. Eitan had struggled with his weight since childhood, facing significant physical and emotional challenges. The surgery has already resulted in a substantial weight reduction, and he is now recovering with renewed hope for his future.
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- Eitan had over 30 kg of excess skin and fat removed in a complex surgery at Hadassah Ein Kerem.
- The surgery followed years of struggle with severe obesity, lymphedema, and mobility issues.
- Dr. Dalit Amar led the multidisciplinary team performing the life-changing procedure.
- The surgery aims to restore Eitan's quality of life and physical function.
- Eitan is recovering well and expresses hope for a new chapter in his life.
A man identified only as Eitan, in his 50s, has undergone a life-changing surgery at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital after years of battling a complex medical condition. His struggles began in childhood with an unexplained rapid weight gain, leading to chronic obesity, lymphedema, and severe health complications. Despite maintaining a positive outlook, graduating high school, serving in the army, and pursuing higher education, Eitan's weight continued to increase, reaching 238 kg at one point. He underwent various treatments, including a previous bariatric surgery, which resulted in significant weight loss but left him with excess skin and tissue, causing severe physical limitations and pain.
The excess skin, described by Eitan as feeling like "a rock between my legs," led to mobility issues, chronic back pain, and knee problems requiring future replacement surgery. His condition deteriorated to the point where he became wheelchair-dependent and struggled with basic daily activities. The physical challenges also impacted his social life and mental well-being, leading to feelings of sadness and despair.
After losing weight to 176 kg, Eitan was referred to Dr. Dalit Amar, Director of the Body Sculpting Unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem, who specialized in such complex cases. Dr. Amar and her multidisciplinary team planned and performed a unique surgery to remove over 30 kilograms of excess skin and fat from his abdomen. This procedure, described as one of the most complex in plastic surgery, required meticulous planning, including imaging and extensive collaboration between medical teams.
Dr. Amar explained that these surgeries are not merely aesthetic but aim to restore function, improve mobility, reduce physical strain, and enhance the overall quality of life for patients. The surgery involved separating a massive abdominal apron from the abdominal wall, controlling bleeding and lymphatic leakage, excising the excess tissue, and closing the abdomen in multiple layers. Eitan, who expressed both fear and hope before the procedure, felt immense trust in the medical team.
Immediately after the surgery, Eitan's weight dropped by over 30 kg, marking the largest amount of tissue removed in such a procedure at the hospital. He is now recovering, feeling hopeful about starting a new chapter and regaining the ability to perform simple activities he was previously unable to do. Dr. Amar noted that Eitan is recovering well, attributing the successful outcome to the effective collaboration of all medical teams involved.