KNH doctors remove 4kg liver tumour in 7-hour complex surgery
KNH doctors remove 4kg liver tumour in 7-hour complex surgery
Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a massive 4-kilogram liver tumour during a complex seven-hour surgical procedure.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 16, the hospital said the life-saving operation was carried out during a three-day Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp hosted at KNH from June 10 to 12.
KNH described the operation as a landmark achievement for the institution and the patient involved.
“This life-changing procedure was the standout achievement of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgical Camp held at KNH from June 10–12, 2026. It symbolizes hope restored and a second chance for a patient who once faced an uncertain future,” the statement read.
The hospital said the success of the surgery was the result of collaboration between leading medical institutions and specialists from Kenya and abroad.
“This milestone was made possible through a strong partnership between Kenyatta National Hospital, the Europe-Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, the University of Nairobi, Aga Khan University, and visiting surgeons from the University of Science and Technology Hospital, Egypt,” the statement added.
According to KNH, the complex right hepatectomy was performed by a multidisciplinary team of HPB experts and surgeons.
“Leading the surgery were HPB specialists Prof Soriman working alongside KNH/UON surgeons Dr K. Ondede – Director Surgical Services, Dr Muia, Dr Kaisha and Dr Nthambi as well as other local invited HPB Surgeons Dr Karan and Dr Misoi,” the statement noted.
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Beyond the headline operation, the surgical camp carried out several other advanced procedures while also serving as a training and mentorship platform for local medical professionals.
“The three-day camp also delivered 13 highly specialized HPB procedures, including four liver resections, one Whipple’s procedure, two hepaticojejunostomies, and six laparoscopic cholecystectomies.
“Led by Dr. Gibson Musila, Head of the Department of General Surgery at KNH, the camp went beyond patient care, it served as a platform for mentorship and skills transfer, strengthening local expertise in complex liver, pancreatic and biliary surgeries,” the statement further read.
KNH noted that the successful removal of the giant tumour demonstrated the growing capacity of Kenyan specialists to handle highly complex surgical cases locally.
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