A 73-year-old woman recently benefitted from a successful total hip replacement – right hip joint surgery performed by doctors of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the first of its kind, according to a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI).
“With meticulous planning and adherence to preoperative protocols, the surgery proceeded seamlessly, resulting in the patient’s early mobilization and discharge,” the release said.
It was also disclosed that following the success of the initial procedure, the hospital did a second surgery on April 2, led by Dr Kaalesh Ramcharran, with guidance from Dr Chao Zhou and assistance from Dr Ranvir Gajraj. This second instance of a total hip replacement using the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) in Guyana further cements the GPHC’s commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care, the DPI said.