BREAKING NEWS (Jinnah Hospital Performs Knee Cancer Surgery for Free—September-11-2025):
Doctors at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital have successfully conducted their first ever knee cancer surgery, offering a 26-year-old patient new hope. The patient, who was battling cancer in both the knee and lower leg, underwent a four-hour operation involving a combined team of orthopaedic and plastic surgeons. During the procedure, the tumour was removed and a prosthetic knee was implanted. ARY NEWS
Post-operative tests came back clear, indicating there is currently no trace of cancer in the patient’s body. Remarkably, the prosthetic knee—usually priced between Rs 1 million to Rs 1.1 million—was provided to the patient free of cost, as was the entire knee cancer surgery, which is estimated to be worth about Rs 3.5 million. ARY NEWS
The surgical team included not only orthopaedic specialists like Dr Farukh, Dr Muzaffar, Dr Wali, Dr Shahid and Dr Khushal, but also plastic surgery experts—Dr Agha Waseem, Dr Mehak, Dr Komal and Dr Farooq. Together they navigated the complex removal of the cancer and replaced the knee with the artificial joint. ARY NEWS
Globally, such prosthetic knees are expected to last 20 to 25 years, giving patients lasting mobility and improved quality of life. The case serves as a milestone for Karachi’s healthcare capabilities, showing that advanced cancer surgeries can be successfully carried out locally. ARY NEWS
Summary
- Jinnah Hospital Karachi successfully performs its first knee cancer surgery on a 26-year-old patient.
- Operation lasted four hours; tumour removed and prosthetic knee implanted.
- Post-surgery tests show no trace of cancer remaining.
- Surgery (worth ~Rs 3.5 million) and prosthetic knee (usually Rs 1-1.1 million) provided free of cost.
- Surgical team included orthopaedic and plastic surgery specialists.
- Prosthetic joint expected to function for 20-25 years, offering long-term mobility.
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