Doctors from the Emergency Department - Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital underwent a suffocating emergency surgery to save the lives of both mother and child. The mother N.T.L.A was hospitalized at 36 weeks and 1 day, her baby was in a state of labor, her belly was broken completely, and her umbilical cord was damaged on the huge uterine fibroid - one of the most dangerous emergency care in the department.
At around 9:00 a.m. on September 29, 2025, pregnant woman L.A was taken by her family to the Central Obstetrics Hospital after a night of severe abdominal pain. As soon as she entered the emergency room, she collapsed from the intense pain. Doctors immediately took the patient to a stretcher, performed a clinical examination and an ultrasound on the spot.
The results showed a 2cm wide cervix, complete rupture of the amniotic fluid, umbilical cord extended from the vaginal cavity, and a fetal heart rate of 140 beats/minute. In particular, a 15cm diameter uterine fibroid tumor occupies the entire back of the face, obstructing the path of the fetus.
The patient was diagnosed with umbilical cord disease - a critical condition that can cause fetal lack of oxygen and cardiac arrest during cramps. The team immediately consulted with Dr. Dao Thi Hoa - Head of the Examination Department, and transferred the mother directly to the operating room.
On the way, an emergency doctor had to lift the placenta to avoid compressing the umbilical cord and maintaining the circulation of the fetus. The whole crew races against time, every second is a life-and-death battle.
The surgical team was led by Dr. Vu Van Khanh - Deputy Head of the Department of Pediatrics, and quickly removed the fetus. The buttocks on the uterus have a large tumor, making it extremely difficult to remove the fetus. The uterine space is tightly secured, all operations must be absolutely precise to avoid concussion.
Just a few minutes later, the first cry of the 2.4kg boy rang out. The newborn baby was immediately transferred to the Neonatal Center for special care.
However, the surgery continued with the complicated detachment of the inflamed uterine fibroid tumor. During the surgery, the team had to control continuous bleeding, each stage was meticulously performed to preserve the uterus to the maximum.
Dr. Vu Van Khanh shared: When peeling large tumors, the most worrying thing is the risk of bleeding and damage to the uterine lining. We understand that this is the first time the mother has given birth, so we must be very careful to keep her fertility in the future.
After nearly 3 hours of surgery, the mother had a squared child. The tumor was thoroughly treated, and the uterus was preserved intact.
