A successful operation was performed at Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital to remove a 7 kg tumor from a party. Photo: Courtesy
By Mutayoba Arbogast
In a remarkable medical feat, a team of surgeons at Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital (BRRH) successfully removed a massive 7-kilogram ovarian tumor from a 31-year-old woman in a procedure that took place on September 23, 2024. The patient, who had been grappling with the tumor for four months, is now recovering well.
Dr. Laetus Mwombeki, a General Surgery expert at BRRH, confirmed the success of the surgery, expressing confidence in the patient’s continued recovery. The patient's mother, filled with gratitude, praised the medical team for their professionalism and the life-saving intervention.
The surgery highlights the increasing prioritization of emergency and essential surgical care in Tanzania, aligning with the World Health Organization’s Assembly Resolution 68.15. This resolution emphasizes the need for robust surgical and anesthesia care as critical components of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
This breakthrough follows another significant surgical achievement at Muhimbili National Hospital on August 30, 2024, where a 5-kilogram tumor was removed from 41-year-old Ally Karume. He had been battling Plexiform Neurofibromatosis for over 25 years before a team led by Dr. Laurean Rwanyuma successfully performed the life-altering surgery.
Tanzania's medical community continues to make significant strides in offering advanced surgical solutions, saving lives, and reinforcing the nation's commitment to quality healthcare.