Belarus patient undergoes smooth surgery at Nansha hospital

The Sixth People's Hospital of Nansha district, Guangzhou city recently treated Marina, a gallstone patient from Belarus, by removing the gallstones that had been causing her trouble for years. She was able to leave the hospital on Dec 19.

A few years ago, Marina learned she had gallstones during a routine check-up. After seeking medical advice in Belarus, she was told that her gallbladder needed to be removed. However, Marina, now in her thirties, was reluctant to lose an organ at such a young age and continued searching for alternative treatment options.

Fortunately, one of Marina's friends had been living in China for years and came across media reports about the Sixth People's Hospital, which offers gallstone treatment without the need for gallbladder removal.

Hearing about the hospital's reputation, Marina's friend recommended it to her. Soon, Marina contacted the hospital through its official WeChat account and confirmed that it could perform the gallbladder-preserving gallstone removal surgery. She then booked a flight to Guangzhou.

At the outpatient department of the hospital, Marina was warmly received by Dr Wang Xiaofeng, one of the hospital's chief physicians. He devised a detailed preoperative examination plan to ensure a smooth surgery.

The entire operation, from exploration to stone removal and wound closure, took 31 minutes. Marina was able to move around on the same evening of the surgery.

Doctors perform the gallbladder-preserving gallstone removal surgery. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

Marina had a basic understanding of English, so Wang communicated with her in English throughout the process. He reassured her and explained the relevant matters and precautions before and after the surgery. He also cared about her diet and took the time to order meals according to the patient's preferences.

The nurses also made efforts to communicate with Marina in English during her care. One nurse even brought a translation device from home to translate Marina's native language into Chinese, enabling better understanding of her needs and providing timely assistance.

Prior to her being discharged, Wang and the nurses stayed up all night to prepare an English version of the discharge instructions and a Russian version of the nursing brochure for Marina, facilitating her recovery process.

Before bidding farewell, Marina wrote a message in the guestbook expressing her gratitude to the medical staff who took care of her. She mentioned that she would appreciate this act of kindness and share it with her family and friends in Belarus, spreading it further to let more people understand and fall in love with China.

Marina (C) and Wang after the surgery. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]