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September 24, 2026
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Inside KNH’s first beating-heart bypass surgery

Inside KNH’s first beating-heart bypass surgery

A team of local and international specialists is testing a new approach to complex heart surgery...

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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has successfully performed its first-ever beating-heart bypass surgery, a significant advancement in cardiac care in East and Central Africa.

  • The procedure, known as off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, was led by Prof Hiroshi Niinami from Tokyo Women's Medical University.
  • This technique allows surgeons to operate on a beating heart without the need for a heart-lung machine, potentially reducing risks like stroke.
  • KNH is currently conducting approximately 11 heart surgeries this week in collaboration with international medical teams, highlighting a substantial unmet demand for cardiac procedures in Kenya.

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