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Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at the December graduation ceremony.
GRADUATION

Stellenbosch University graduates one of South Africa’s youngest doctors

Stellenbosch University has capped one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa after 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and…

  • Staff Reporter
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The donor nephrectomy surgery was performed by urologist Dr Danelo du Plessis (pictured), a joint staff member for Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University, using the da Vinci Xi Robotic platform.
SURGERY

Revolutionary robotic surgery: Tygerberg Hospital's first living donor kidney procedure

Tygerberg Hospital has successfully performed South Africa’s first living donor kidney removal using robotic surgery technology.

  • Staff Reporter
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one-year-old Anzelle Van Der Merwe, from Bellville, before and after the surgery.
SURGERY

Cleft lip and craniofacial surgeries: Giving children a second chance

If you notice anything unusual in your baby’s face or head shape, speak to your healthcare provider, because early detection can make the difference.This was the message of…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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