Dubai-resident Odracir Faustino recently went for a surgical resection (removal) of the part of his liver containing cysts at Mediclinic City HospitalImage Credit: Supplied

“The procedure entailed removal of a large portion of his liver, approximately 70 per cent. This involved a major surgery lasting over eight hours,” said Dr Hemant.

“Despite undergoing the complicated procedure, the patient recovered well with minimal blood loss and there was no need for transfusion. The surgery involved coordinated teamwork between the specialist liver surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technicians and the ICU team. He stayed one day in ICU and was then moved to the ward. He is now eating and drinking normally, is fully mobile and was discharged from the hospital on the seventh day after this surgery. Liver surgery is now a routine procedure performed at the Mediclinic City Hospital. It is a safe procedure when performed by a trained and qualified liver surgeon backed by an experienced team. As in the case of Faustino, most liver surgeries can now be performed without the need for a blood transfusion and associated with good recovery postoperatively,” explained Dr Hemant.





Odracir Faustino, a civil engineer who has been in Dubai for the last 20 years, further added, “Dr Hemant did a great job with my surgery and he meticulously explained the process to me. I have always had great support and faith in the calibre of the doctors at Mediclinic City Hospital as we have always visited the different specialities. It is great to know that the hospital houses primary and tertiary super specialities all under one roof. My recovery has been great and better than I anticipated – thanks to the fantastic team at the hospital.”