Operation saves a life

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A tiny ‘Imbul’ tree branch which had pierced the left breast of a motorcyclist was surgically removed by a team of surgeons at the Hambantota General Hospital. Pix by Santha Gamage

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Dr. V P Wijeratne Tuesday, 26 August 2014 06:44 AM

Great work by a team of doctors (& surely nurses & other staff) in a place where the service is most needed.
Congratulations to all of them.
Keep it up!

Janak Tuesday, 26 August 2014 06:51 AM

Doesn't look 'tiny' to me!

prem Tuesday, 26 August 2014 07:39 AM

All tribute to the medical team and also the media ream who made it public !

basti Tuesday, 26 August 2014 08:41 AM

Good Job, May the god bless you all.

Rizan Tuesday, 26 August 2014 08:51 AM

its not the left breast. It's the right side. Why you so careless?

ibadun Tuesday, 26 August 2014 10:08 AM

well done Drs

Just Another Citizen Tuesday, 26 August 2014 10:13 AM

Excellent work, we have some of the best doctors & surgeons in the world.

gamini Tuesday, 26 August 2014 10:37 AM

Congratulations, excellent professionals, who are our natinal heros. No wards to express gratitude.

Quinton Hazell Tuesday, 26 August 2014 11:48 AM

[quote name="Just Another Citizen"]Excellent work, we have some of the best doctors & surgeons in the world.[/quote]

Sadly not good enough for our veritable President who flies to Gousto for his medical treatment

Citizen Tuesday, 26 August 2014 12:26 PM

Luckily they didn't have any strikes otherwise he would have died. Well done !!!!! Keep up the god work !

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