KNH Makes History Removing Over 20kg Body Tissue From Minor
The surgery is said to have been the largest of its kind in the world...
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The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) successfully performed a historic 11-hour surgery on September 22, removing 20.86kg of breast tissue from a 17-year-old girl named Lydia suffering from gigantomastia. This is believed to be the largest such removal globally, significantly improving the teenager's quality of life.
- The removed tissue constituted 37% of Lydia's total body weight.
- The surgery was led by Head of Specialised Surgery and Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Benjamin Wabwire, and involved a team of local and international experts.
- Lydia had lived with the condition for 18 months, causing significant physical and emotional distress, forcing her to leave school.
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