KCMC surgeons successfully remove 2kg lung tumour in operation breakthrough

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Specialist surgeons at KCMC Hospital in the operating room removing a tumor from the left lung of a 30-year-old young man who had been experiencing breathing difficulties.PHOTO/COURTESY 


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  • The procedure, medically known as a thoracotomy with tumour excision, was conducted on Thursday, August 28, 2025, under the leadership of Prof Kondo Chilonga, assisted by thoracic surgeon Dr Hiten Solanki, and a multi-disciplinary team of experts