Bishkek doctors save eight-day-old infant with tumor

Doctors at the National Center for Mother and Child Protection in Bishkek have performed a life-saving surgery on an eight-day-old infant diagnosed with a tumor. Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department, explained that some tumors are congenital and can be detected before birth or in a newborn's first days. In such critical cases, immediate and coordinated action is paramount.

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Today, together with pediatric surgeons and neonatologists, we operated on an eight-day-old child with a tumor.

"Today, together with pediatric surgeons and neonatologists, we operated on an eight-day-old child with a tumor," Stambekov stated. He emphasized the unique challenges of treating such young patients, describing them as "tiny organisms, high risks, and immense responsibility." Stambekov stressed that there is no room for error, with every detail, decision, and specialist's interaction being crucial.

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This is a special category of patients, a tiny organism, high risks, and immense responsibility.

He further elaborated that pediatric oncology encompasses more than just chemotherapy and medication. "It is surgery, intensive care, anesthesiology, neonatology, diagnostics, and most importantly, teamwork for the sake of the child's life," he said. The ultimate goal, he added, is to do everything possible to ensure the child's life continues.

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There is no room for error: every detail, every decision, and the interaction of every specialist is important.