On October 24, 2024, the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital achieved a significant milestone by adding thyroidectomy to its list of surgical services. It performed its first major thyroidectomy on a 40-year-old female patient with a large thyroid nodule.
A Ministry of Health release said that this intricate surgery involved a skilled surgical team, including the lead surgeon, an anesthesiologist, and a circulating nurse, each playing a critical role in ensuring the patient’s stability, comfort, and a sterile operating environment. The patient is now recovering well and has expressed her gratitude for the exceptional care provided, the release said.
