Rare Lung Surgery Saves Three-Month-Old Using Minimally Invasive Technique

Surgeons at the Republican Children’s Clinical Hospital have performed a rare procedure on a three-month-old infant. The operation removed a congenital lung abnormality known as pulmonary sequestration. The condition was first detected during a prenatal ultrasound scan. The infant was admitted to hospital once reaching six kilograms, the weight required for surgery. A team of specialists, including department head Yevgeny Perevozchikov, assisting surgeon Yana Parshukova, anesthesiologist Polina Golovanova, and neonatologist Yelena Tikhonova, carried out the procedure. They used a minimally invasive technique, making small incisions to remove the abnormal lung tissue not connected to the bronchi.

This approach significantly reduced recovery time and minimised physical stress on the baby. Previously, such operations were mostly performed in large federal medical centres. After surgery, Irina Mikhaylova, head of the neonatal intensive care unit, supervised the infant’s rehabilitation. The child was discharged home within days of the operation.

The successful procedure demonstrates the hospital’s ability to handle complex congenital cases locally. The minimally invasive method allowed for a quick recovery, with the infant returning home shortly after surgery. This marks a shift from relying solely on major federal centres for such specialised treatments.