Mangalore: First keyhole liver surgery conducted at Unity hospital

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VN)

Mangalore, Jun 13: The first keyhole liver surgery was conducted at Unity Health Complex recently, said Dr Jalaluddin Akbar, oncosurgeon at a press meet here on Friday June 14.

The case involved a 72-year-old female patient who was diagnosed with liver cancer. On complete checkup it was found to be localized on one side of the liver. As she was overweight and a patient of chronic liver disease with early sign of failure, she was at a very high risk for open surgery. The team of surgeons decided that keyhole surgery would be ideal.

The minimal invasive surgery was headed by Dr Ashfaque Mohammed who is an expert in laproscopic surgeries.

"The keyhole liver surgery was well executed and the patient is now cured of her disease," Dr Jalaluddin Akbar said.

"Such important medical procedures are provided with affordable and convenient packages for the needy patients. A high standard is being maintained so that patient care and outcome are on the forefront," he informed.

The team perform advanced endo-surgical procedures on a regular basis. Keyhole cancer surgeries and endo-urology are conducted by Dr Jalaluddin Akbar and Dr Mujeeb Rehman, urologist.

During the press meet it was also informed that robotic surgeries would be introduced in the near future.

Dr Rohan Monis, chief medical officer and Ajmal M Habeeb, managing director, Unity Health Complex were also present at the press meet.