Jaramogi hospital conducts inaugural cardiothoracic surgery
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has achieved a medical milestone after successfully performing its first cardiothoracic surgery — an esophagectomy to treat esophageal cancer. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke Jaramogi Ogin..
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu, Kenya, has successfully performed its inaugural cardiothoracic surgery, marking a significant medical achievement for Western Kenya. The groundbreaking procedure, an esophagectomy for Stage II esophageal cancer, was performed on Christine Awino Onyango, who is now recovering well.
- The surgery was led by cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons Dr. Robert Sadia and Dr. Juma Odoro, who recently returned after specialized training.
- This achievement paves the way for JOOTRH's upcoming Heart Surgery Unit, set to serve millions across Western Kenya and neighboring regions.
- Esophageal cancer is the second most common cancer treated at JOOTRH, and Kenya records over 2,000 new cases annually.
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