On 5th January 2025, MIO – Thirthahalli started off with the very first surgical cases in the OT. The surgical oncology cases were of a 38-year-old male patient with oral cancer and a 57-year-old female patient with breast cancer.

In the oral cancer patient, the cancerous part of the oral cavity was removed and reconstructed successfully. In the breast cancer surgery, the cancerous breast was removed. These surgeries were performed by Dr. Clement D’Souza, Dr. Divya Jyothi, and Dr. Bhavya K. P. Dr. Radesh Hegde was the anaesthetist for the procedures.

Dr. Suresh Rao, Director of M.I.O. Thirthahalli, planned the treatment for these two patients in consultation with the tumor board of M.I.O.

Following the surgery, the patients are now recovering well in the hospital. OT Sister Mini, OT Technician Sowmya, Housekeeping staff Mrs. Savithri, and Dr. Ayesha were part of this milestone event.