Surgeons at the Surgical Unit-I of Lahore General Hospital have successfully performed a complex heart surgery, saving the life of a young man who had suffered a severe stab wound.
According to a report published in Dawn, the hospital spokesperson said that 22-year-old Rizwan, a resident of Kasur district, was brought to the hospital in critical condition after a deep knife wound to his back damaged his heart.
Despite the seriousness of his condition, a team of young surgeons — including Dr Saeed Mahmood, Dr Muhammad Taimoor, Dr Owais, Dr Amna Tariq, and Dr Lubna — carried out an emergency operation under the supervision of Professor Farooq Afzal, head of Surgical Unit-I. Their timely intervention successfully repaired the injured heart.
Rizwan was kept under close observation for two weeks following the surgery and has now fully recovered and returned home. His family expressed deep gratitude to the doctors for their efforts and dedication.
Professor Farooq Afzal, who also serves as Principal of Ameeruddin Medical College, said that under the Punjab government’s directives, Rizwan received all diagnostic and treatment facilities free of cost.