Surgeons Remove Tumor Size of Orange Through Eye Socket in UK First Operation on Schoolgirl
Jan 20, 2025, 11:22 AM
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, surgeons in the UK have successfully removed a head tumor through a patient's eye socket, marking the first operation of its kind in the country. This innovative keyhole surgery technique allows access to areas previously considered inoperable. The patient, a schoolgirl who had been struggling to swallow due to a tumor the size of an orange, underwent the unprecedented operation, which has been hailed by medical professionals as a significant advancement in treatment options for head cancer.
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