Jerusalem, 8 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — An extraordinary medical achievement was recorded this week at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, where a mother successfully underwent her 12th cesarean section after 11 previous procedures. Both mother and baby are healthy and recovering in the maternity ward.
Repeat cesarean sections become increasingly complicated because previous surgeries can leave extensive scar tissue and adhesions, making it harder for surgeons to reach the uterus safely. The hospital described the case as exceptionally rare in obstetric medicine and a potential world-record milestone.
The surgery was led by senior surgeon Dr. Mira Manavitz, alongside Dr. Shani Kolp, deputy head of the delivery room, under the direction of Prof. Ariel Many, head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.
The mother, who requested anonymity, said all her previous cesarean deliveries had also taken place at Mayanei Hayeshua, expressing gratitude for the medical team’s professionalism and care.