Health minister hails HKL team over eight-hour surgery to reattach policeman’s severed hand

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad praised the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) surgical team for their successful eight-hour operation to reattach the severed hand of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger anak Fendy. The intricate procedure, which employed a surgical microscope for meticulous work, was executed by the upper limb and microsurgery team, led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain.

Additionally, the neurosurgery team supported the treatment of the policeman's head injuries. Dr Dzulkefly commended the hospital's multidisciplinary medical services, expressing pride in their work. He acknowledged the courage and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Thierry, thanking the medical staff for their exceptional dedication. The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) pledged continued comprehensive care to support Thierry's recovery of hand function.

The 26-year-old police officer from Gombak district narrowly escaped injury in a parang attack in Desa Amanpuri, Kepong, yesterday. The hospital completed the emergency surgery at 8:40am today.