17-hour marathon surgery for a 14-year-old girl, leg affected by disease amputated
- Korca Boom
- Dec 30, 2025
- 1 min read
A 14-year-old girl underwent a marathon surgery lasting about 17 hours to remove her left leg, which had been affected by a very rare disease since she was 2 years old. Her leg had grown abnormally and reached a weight of around 79 kg.
Due to a life-threatening infection, doctors determined that amputation was the safest option, removing approximately 90% of the leg's mass.
The girl is now in the recovery phase and gaining strength, although she faces a long rehabilitation journey. Her family is relieved and happy, as she is recovering well and is expected to walk again.
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