Mahaicony Cottage Hospital achieves milestone with 1st successful thyroidectomy

The Mahaicony Cottage Hospital recently achieved a significant milestone by adding thyroidectomy to its list of surgical services, successfully performing its first major thyroidectomy on a 40-year-old female patient with a large thyroid nodule.

This intricate surgery involved a skilled surgical team, including the lead surgeon, an anesthesiologist, and a circulating nurse, each playing a critical role in ensuring the patient’s stability, comfort, and a sterile operating environment. The patient is now recovering well and has expressed her gratitude for the exceptional care provided.

This success reflects the Government of Guyana’s and the Ministry of Health’s commitment to expanding healthcare access within the region, in partnership with the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Five. By enabling advanced surgical procedures locally, the hospital is not only improving health outcomes but also enhancing the quality of life for residents of Region Five.