Archive · 13 Aug 2025
UAE Doctors Save Baby with Rare Liver Disease via Transplant
A 5-month-old baby in the UAE, named Ahmed, was very sick with a rare liver problem.
This problem was similar to what his older brother had, who sadly passed away from it.
Doctors decided Ahmed needed a new liver, and his aunt offered to help.
She donated a piece of her liver to Ahmed.
The surgery was long and complex, but successful.
Now, Ahmed's liver is getting better, and doctors are watching to make sure he grows up healthy.
A 5-month-old boy in the UAE received a successful liver transplant for a rare genetic condition.
The boy was diagnosed with ATP6AP1-related congenital disorder of glycosylation, a rare genetic condition.
His aunt donated a portion of her liver for the transplant.
The surgery, led by doctors at Burjeel Medical City, took over 12 hours.
The boy's liver function is improving, and his development is being monitored.
- Who
- Baby Ahmed Yahya, diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, received the transplant. His aunt was the donor, and a team of doctors performed the surgery.
- What
- A 5-month-old boy received a liver transplant.
- When
- Recently, the transplant took place in April.
- Where
- The surgery was performed at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Why
- The transplant was necessary because of a rare genetic condition that was causing liver failure.
- Patient
- Baby Ahmed Yahya
- Age
- 5 months
- Condition
- ATP6AP1-related congenital disorder of glycosylation
- Donor
- Ahmed's aunt
- Hospital
- Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
- Surgery Duration
- Over 12 hours