A live broadcast of a rare laparoscopic surgery performed by a medical team from Helwan University has garnered international acclaim at the ENDO MED 2025 conference.

In a medical achievement reflecting Egyptian excellence in endoscopic surgery, a medical team from Badr University Hospital, affiliated with Helwan University, successfully conducted a live broadcast of a highly precise surgical procedure during the ENDO MED 2025 conference, which included participants from nine Mediterranean countries.
The surgery, which involved a laparoscopic pyloromyotomy, was completed in just 20 minutes and received widespread praise from international experts, who commended the Egyptian medical team's exceptional skill.

The procedure was carried out by Dr. Ahmed Madkour and Dr. Amr El-Fouly, with the participation of an outstanding medical team that included Dr. Nada El-Demiaty, Dr. Hamdy El-Sayed, and Dr. Amr Abdel-Azim, while Dr. Ahmed El-Tawansy handled anesthesia. This collaboration reflected the professionalism and synergy within Helwan University Hospitals.
Prof. Dr. El-Sayed Kandil, President of Helwan University, emphasized that this achievement highlights the significant advancements in the university’s medical and educational services, reaffirming Egyptian medical teams' ability to attain global success across various specialties.
Prof. Dr. Kandil also highlighted that developing university hospitals remains a strategic priority, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge medical services and world-class medical education.
Prof. Dr. Rasha Refai, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chair of the University Hospitals Board, expressed immense pride in the medical team, which executed the procedure with exceptional professionalism. She emphasized that this event reflects the competence of Egyptian doctors and their ability to compete on an international level.
Prof. Dr. Rasha Refai also highlighted the crucial role of university hospitals in advancing scientific research and continuous medical training, emphasizing that such successes would not have been possible without institutional support and the collective efforts of medical and administrative teams.
The surgery received extensive acclaim from international experts attending the conference, who praised its precision. The procedure was described as a "remarkable display of surgical expertise," with observers particularly noting the speed and accuracy of the intervention, which was conducted live before an audience of specialists from multiple countries.
The Egyptian medical team affirmed that such achievements demonstrate their ability to provide healthcare services at global standards and even excel in some areas beyond major international centers.
This success is attributed to the dedication and expertise of the Endoscopy Unit at Badr University Hospital, with valuable contributions from the anesthesia team, nursing staff, the infectious diseases department, and the live broadcast team, which ensured a flawless and professional transmission of the event.
The medical team expressed sincere appreciation to the university leadership and hospital administration for their support and for providing the advanced resources that facilitated the success of this scientific event.