The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) says it successfully performed Guyana’s first-ever laparoscopic bariatric surgery some six weeks ago.
In a statement, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, who chairs the GPHC Board of Directors, said the procedure was performed on February 17, 2022, on a 32-year-old man. He did not release the name of the patient.
The surgical team was led by Dr Hemraj Ramcharran and included nurse Roenita Grant and doctors Zoilo Leon, Adikar Ramjoo, Delon Ramnarine, Bibi Hussain, Drohinauth Singh and Fiaaz Hassan. The patient was also supported by a Nutritionist, Psychologist, Cardiologist and Endocrinologist among other medical professionals.
