What is the hydrocephalus that Shakira’s father suffered from and why was he operated on in Colombia? The singer expressed her gratitude to the doctor and her followers after William Mebarak’s surgery

Shakira is in the spotlight not only for her relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, but also for the health of her father William Mebarak. The latter recently underwent an operation that worried the singer’s followers.

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The artist’s father (91) underwent surgery at the Serena del Mar Hospital in Cartagena for the treatment of hydrocephalus from which he suffers. According to the Colombian newspaper Semana, Hakim’s valve was implanted in his brain and the operation was led by neurosurgeon Fernando Hakim.

Last Thursday, June 8, Shakira arrived in Cartagena to be with her family during her father’s recovery. Before that, the singer was in Barcelona to take her children Milan and Sasha, who will spend the summer with their father, former soccer player Gerard Piqué.

Through her Twitter, Shakira thanked the health center and the doctor who is taking care of her father. He additionally expressed gratitude to his followers for the “messages of solidarity” he received.

What is hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes cerebrospinal fluid to accumulate in the brain. According to the Mayo Clinic, when there is an excessive amount of this fluid, there can be changes in the size of the ventricles, which in turn can put pressure on the brain and cause damage to brain tissue, leading to various problems in its function.

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The same portal explains that hydrocephalus is a condition that often occurs in very young children and adults over 60 years old.

Since his fall at the end of May 2022, the father of the singer from Barranquilla has suffered from various health complications, had to undergo rehabilitation and was hospitalized on two more occasions in the following months.

Why was Shakira’s father operated in Colombia?

Shakira decided to entrust her father’s health to renowned Colombian neurosurgeon Fernando Hakim, an expert in hydrocephalus, Chiari disease, brain and spine tumors, as well as vascular surgery, reports Semana.

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The aforementioned Colombian newspaper reports that the specialist in question runs a center for clinical care specializing in hydrocephalus, which is recognized for its quality throughout the world and is the only one accredited by the Joint Commission International. This organization is responsible for awarding quality accreditations in the healthcare industry.

dr. Fernando Hakim is the son of Salomón Hakim, a neurosurgeon and creator of the valve that bears his last name. This innovative valve was used in the operation of the Colombian singer’s father and allows the fluid that accumulates in the brain of each patient to be drained in a personalized way.

Shakira’s trip to Colombia

Shakira’s new trip to Colombia comes just weeks after it was revealed that the “I congratulate you” singer was in her homeland with her children.

The visit was most likely related to the father’s surgery, so the children could be with their grandfather before the surgery. (AND)