MLA turns Doctor to perform emergency operation in absence of Civil Surgeon
Mizoram: Dr K Beichhua, an MLA from Mizoram, left everything and listened to his call of duty as a doctor as soon as he came to know when a woman in his constituency required an emergency procedure. Currently an MLA, the passout from Regional Medical College in Imphal immediately decided to carry out the operation when he heard that the surgeon at Saiha district hospital was away on a training programme in Imphal
Hindustan Times reported the incident first, highlighting the emergency case of 35 year old woman with abdominal perforation who had come to the Saiha District hospital
"I was informed that a 35-year old woman was having severe abdominal pain and needed to be operated immediately. The woman's stomach had a large perforation (hole) and if the operation had not been performed, she may have died," Dr Beichhua told Hindustan Times, adding he left his political engagements and rushed to perform the surgery.
While the operation took place on Wednesday, the woman is reported to have recovered from her ordeal
"I visited her on Thursday and she was laughing," Dr Beichhua said.
Dr K Beichhua, a 52-year-old MLA completed his MBBS from Regional Medical college in 1991, post which he practiced as a general practitioner for about 20 years before entering politics and joining the Mizo National Front (MNF) in 2013.
"I have performed hundreds of operations during my career, but the last one was in December 2013 after I got elected as an MLA," he said.
The Saiha civil hospital has seven doctors, but only one surgeon, who was away at a training camp in Imphal when the patient developed complications and required the operation.
Article Source: HT
Hindustan Times reported the incident first, highlighting the emergency case of 35 year old woman with abdominal perforation who had come to the Saiha District hospital
"I was informed that a 35-year old woman was having severe abdominal pain and needed to be operated immediately. The woman's stomach had a large perforation (hole) and if the operation had not been performed, she may have died," Dr Beichhua told Hindustan Times, adding he left his political engagements and rushed to perform the surgery.
While the operation took place on Wednesday, the woman is reported to have recovered from her ordeal
"I visited her on Thursday and she was laughing," Dr Beichhua said.
Dr K Beichhua, a 52-year-old MLA completed his MBBS from Regional Medical college in 1991, post which he practiced as a general practitioner for about 20 years before entering politics and joining the Mizo National Front (MNF) in 2013.
"I have performed hundreds of operations during my career, but the last one was in December 2013 after I got elected as an MLA," he said.
The Saiha civil hospital has seven doctors, but only one surgeon, who was away at a training camp in Imphal when the patient developed complications and required the operation.
Article Source: HT
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.