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June 17, 2026
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KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery

KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumor in landmark surgery

Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour from a patient in a complex seven-hour operation...

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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) surgeons have performed a landmark 7-hour operation to remove a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour. This complex procedure, a right hepatectomy, signifies a major advancement in Kenya's capability for specialized surgical care.

  • A 4kg liver tumour was successfully removed.
  • The surgery was a highlight of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp held from June 10-12, 2026.
  • The operation showcased collaboration between KNH, the Europe-Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, the University of Nairobi, Aga Khan University, and visiting Egyptian surgeons.

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