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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Kericho County Referral Hospital has performed its first successful cardiothoracic surgery.<\/p>\n

The four-hour operation led by cardiac and vascular surgeon Dr. Gilbert Langat involved accessing a collapsed lung for fluid drainage.<\/p>\n

Cardiothoracic surgery involves surgery on the organs in the chest, such as heart, lungs and esophagus.<\/p>\n

According to the hospital, the surgery is a delicate operation which requires top-notch surgical skills.<\/p>\n

“In a progressive move guided by strategic planning and execution, Kericho County Referral Hospital today stood out from its peers by holding its first cardiothoracic surgery,” a statement by Kericho county government read.<\/p>\n

The county government said the surgery was a success as a result of a Sh16 million investment to purchase cardiothoracic kits, sets and equipment and key personnel sent for training.<\/p>\n

The statement said the county under Governor Erick Muta’s leadership is set to join the league of national referral hospitals by offering neurosurgery operations.<\/p>\n

The county said the milestone is as a result of strategic investment in training of three neurosurgeons and equipping the referral facility with the necessary equipment.<\/p>\n

“We wish the patient a quick recovery as he recovers at the general ward awaiting discharge,” the county said.<\/p>\n

Cardiothoracic surgery is performed with the help of highly advanced machines that are operated externally by a surgeon.<\/p>\n

The machines can operate through very small incisions which shorten the recovery time of a patient.<\/p>\n

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