Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad praised Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s specialist surgical team for successfully reattaching Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Anak Fendy’s hand during a complex eight-hour microsurgical procedure.
KUALA LUMPUR: A specialist team at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) has successfully reattached the hand of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Anak Fendy following an eight-hour microsurgical operation.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the successful procedure demonstrated the expertise of Malaysia’s public healthcare system in managing serious and complex injuries.
He expressed his appreciation to the surgeons, doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel involved in the operation, particularly the hospital’s Upper Limb and Microsurgery subspecialty team.
The procedure was led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain, and required a high degree of precision using a surgical microscope.
“Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to the Almighty for the joyful news regarding the successful hand replantation surgery of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Anak Fendy at HKL,” he said in a statement.
Dzulkefly also acknowledged the hospital’s Neurosurgery team for its role in treating the injuries to Thierry’s head.
He described the dedication shown by the medical personnel in managing the complex emergency as a source of national pride, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care in public healthcare facilities.
The minister also paid tribute to Thierry for his courage and sacrifice in upholding public safety.
He said the Health Ministry (MOH) was committed to ensuring that Thierry continued to receive comprehensive and intensive medical care to support the recovery of his hand function to the best possible level.
“Let us all join in prayer for Lance Corporal Thierry’s full recovery, and may his family be granted the strength to endure this difficult trial,” he said.
