FLORENCE Mampa, the 24-year-old from Samfya who had enlarged breasts, has undergone what doctors are describing a successful plastic surgery at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
Ms Mampa underwent a five-hour surgery from 09:00 hours to 14:00 hours on Thursday.
UTH managing director Luckson Kasonka revealed this in an interview yesterday in Lusaka.
He said two general surgeons and one plastic surgeon conducted the surgery to remove 16.25 kilogrammes of breast material.
Dr Kasonka explained that 8.1kg of flesh was removed from the left breast and 8.15kg from the right side.
He said Ms Mampa’s breasts have been down-sized to normal levels.
Dr Kasonka said there was no excessive bleeding during the operation, adding the tumour was not cancerous.
He said Ms Mampa, who was under anesthesia during operation, was resuscitated using assisted ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
“She was removed from ICU around midnight and this morning [yesterday], she was moved to the premium ward [high cost]. She is in high spirits and responding well to treatment,” Dr Kasonka said.
He said doctors will observe Ms Mampa for some time before she is discharged.
Dr Kasonka said so far the wounds are not showing any signs of infection and that doctors are optimistic recovery will be successful.
On Sunday, Dr Kasonka said a scan conducted on Ms Mampa last week revealed that the breasts are not cancerous.
Recently, Government evacuated her from Samfya to Lusaka for a series of tests at the UTH.
Deputy Minister of Community Development, Mother and Child Health Jean Kapata flew to Samfya to ensure that Ms Mampa was evacuated as quickly as possible.
Meanwood Property Development Limited facilitated the evacuation.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
God Bless her
Job well done and get well soon. Last week I almost questioned why the minister flew to Samfya to pick up the patient but I am happy I didn’t. I would have been embarrassed to learn that actually a private company paid for the flight costs.
Pliz make sure we dont have another Robiana case ati s(he) has developed a tumor in the lungs
if u chaps kill her like u killed robiana with ur operations on training u wil be in 4 it.useless n hungary docs who are alcoholics.those samfya chaps wil feast on u dare kill.
Job well done. If possible invite women to come for breast cancer test.
Show us the pictures ba LT, now this woman should not give birth again to breast feed,just find family planning method of do it on the ass.
#5 you are so inhumane and obnoxious!
You could have exhibited some some humanity and respect.
Nasiyila pamene apa pakuti usakambe kuti enitembelela.
#5. You are correct.Let there be contitnous programme of check ups for these aliments than allowing them reach theatre stage.
Give that 16.25 KGS of human fillet to HH who had too much of beef filllet.Don’t waste it otherwise HH will accusse GOVT. of wasting taxpyers money.Ati munthu ni steak! LMFAO!
Ba akulu mphuno Tamwaba mano mumutwe wenu, living abroad with full of shit. Grow up and contribute constructively and respectfully for God’s sake.
#5 akulu mpuno, Uya muchimbuzi mukunya mano uhyala a matuzi mumutwe. Omupengo yebo!!
Countdown has begun until they find that the tumor has started somewhere else and that it is incurable!! We are no confident!
I would’ve liked to fondle them. HH…HaHa, HeHe, HiHi, HoHo……KiKiKiKiki.
Honestly there something about these tumours,i feel it is all satanic sacrifices and by the way where on earth does whole entire so called deputy mitress embark on such a mission of being a paramedic?We know Jean is a ZEN but we have qualified health professional who could have gone to pick the patient we do not need cheap publicity from CNPs like this.
mistress
24 is a bad age she will die soon just like that guy!!anyway they will spend less on the coffin it will be smaller.
All the best for the lady, but these specialist efforts should be stepped up for there are many cases around the country requiring attention and UTH must not leave it to media and politicians before acting as it is the institutions’ reputation that is at stake
We must be very carefull with these ‘political’ operations. Good for the patient, i am not so sure about the minister…..
Thanks you all doctors who worked on her and all the authorities for doing your work.
N. 7 I tell you I am more human than yourself. Job well done i refer to our doctors. If a women cannot go for the test, how can they know their status about breast cancer or tumour. You are just behind my dear. I hope the young lady now she will enjoy her life and God bless her.
Ghosh,iwe #24 what??? I wish the patient well and hope she makes a full recovery.Zambia really needs to invest seriously in healthcare.
Sorry,meant to say # 14.SMH.
#9. Chibuzebuze. I am sorry for you. amwaambe kabotu pali pondaluba mweebo pakunditukana?Amube abuulemu nobazyoto mweebo. My dear I just give my compliments to our Zambian doctors for work they did to our sister. To invite women for breast test its not un insult. Leave that country where you are yapping and go home to look after cattle if you have. A mwambe basa, how do you prevent?
How much per kg?
Well done doctors but who should refer such cases to UTH? kASEBA. kAPASA wINTER , GBM or professioal doctors. If it is interested politicians then medical treatment will be on nepotism or political lines, iam afraid.
Great job well done by the smart doctors in the Zambian Enterprise. Get well soon Ms. Mampa.
Wish her quick recovery. Thank God for the good work UTH doctors have done through God’s guidance. Let’s hope for the better.
Let there be contious monitoring for signs than working them at theatre stage.
You can definitely see your skills in the paintings you write. The sector hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.