The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital has achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing awake brain tumor surgery on a six-year-old child — the youngest patient on record worldwide to undergo the procedure.
Doctors kept the child conscious throughout the operation, enabling real-time monitoring of brain activity and protecting vital areas while removing the tumor.
Hospital officials said the breakthrough sets a new benchmark in pediatric neurosurgery, showcasing Pakistan’s growing expertise in advanced medical care. They added that the achievement offers new hope to families facing similar health challenges and reaffirms Shaukat Khanum’s role as a pioneer in life-saving innovations.
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