Under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Women’s Health Hospital organized its 7th scientific conference on placenta accreta, as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to promote scientific research and stay abreast of the latest developments in specialized medical fields.

The conference was attended by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals, Dr. Ahmed Nasr, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the hospital, and Dr. Kamal Zahran, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chairman of the conference.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy emphasized that the organization of the seventh scientific conference on placenta accreta reflects the university’s commitment to supporting scientific research and keeping pace with the latest medical advances in highly specialized fields. He noted that the university places special focus on areas that affect women’s health and safety, especially in light of the noticeable increase in cesarean section rates and the related complications. He praised the role of the Women’s Health Hospital and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in organizing specialized scientific conferences and advancing clinical practice, which contributes to improving the quality of medical care provided to mothers and patients in general.

The conference was attended by a number of medical leaders, including Dr. Mohamed Zein, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Assiut, Dr. Diaa Eldin Abdel Hamid, Head of the Assiut Medical Syndicate and Director of the Urology Surgery Hospital, as well as a group of professors and researchers from Egyptian universities and doctors from the Ministry of Health.

On the sidelines of the conference, the hospital organized a scientific day in the presence of Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research. The scientific day included presenting complex medical cases and performing accurate surgeries directly to the participants, with the aim of practical training and promoting the exchange of experiences among doctors.

For his part, Dr. Abdel Mawla appreciated the scientific and humanitarian mission of the conference, which focuses on providing safe delivery for mothers, through continuous training and refining the skills of doctors in making the right decision during critical situations.

Dr. Mohamed Zein also noted the importance of the effective partnership between the Ministry of Health and Assiut University as a successful model for the integration of efforts between educational and health institutions in providing advanced medical services.

Similarly, Diaa Eldin Abdel Hamid stressed that cooperation between the academic system and health institutions is one of the pillars of developing medical education and advancing scientific research in Egypt.

Dr. Ahmed Nasr explained that Assiut University Women's Health Hospital succeeded in developing an innovative technique to for closing the placental site while preserving the uterus, which has proven its effectiveness and safety, noting that the hospital's medical team has performed hundreds of accurate operations in this field, thanks to cooperation and coordination between obstetrics, anesthesia, intensive care, nursing and blood bank specialties.

Dr. Kamal Zahran pointed out that the conference included four scientific sessions that addressed the latest methods of diagnosis and surgical intervention, with a focus on reducing serious complications such as bleeding or hysterectomy. 

The conference also showcased the experiences of several Egyptian universities in this field.