Sharon Jacks, 74, is suing a hospital after her right leg was marked for surgery but the surgical team allegedly amputated her left leg, leading to the loss of both limbs.
A patient with early-stage liver cancer questions surgical intervention, citing advice to use traditional medicine for small tumors. Should surgery be considered to remove the affected liver portion? (Tran Thanh)
My mother, 68, suffers from cataracts and drooping eyelids in both eyes, significantly impairing her vision. Can she undergo surgery to treat both conditions at the same time? (Yen Le, TP HCM)
I have colorectal cancer, which has not metastasized, and I have undergone surgery. My doctor instructed me to undergo regular carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tests during follow-up appointments. What is the role of this test? (Dang Hoang Minh, Hanoi)
Mrs. My, 53, unexpectedly discovered a malignant tumor the size of a grain of rice in her lung during a routine health check-up, which was surgically removed using robotic surgery to eradicate the cancer.
A patient from TP HCM, Vu Tung, discovered a 14 mm thyroid nodule during a health check-up and asks if surgery is necessary and what treatment options are available.
My child, who is about to start first grade, has congenital strabismus in both eyes. How should the child be treated, and if surgery is needed, will it involve general or local anesthesia? (Thuy, Vinh Long)
I have been scheduled for surgery to remove a portion of my liver containing a tumor. Will my liver recover and function normally after the resection? (Ngoc Lan, 47 years old)
My eyes are affected by ptosis, obstructing my vision, and I wish to undergo surgery. I have type 2 diabetes and am currently on medication; can I still have the procedure? (Loan, 55, Ho Chi Minh City)
My 15-year-old child experiences excessive hand sweating, leading to self-consciousness and social anxiety. Are they old enough for surgical treatment? (Minh Thu, Dong Nai)
