Laparoscopic kidney tumor removal completed at Hakkari State Hospital, Turkey

A patient with a renal tumor underwent a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy at Hakkari State Hospital. The operation was performed by urology specialist Op. Dr. Ömer Faruk Örnek using small abdominal incisions, allowing the tumor‑bearing kidney to be removed in accordance with oncologic surgical principles.

The minimally invasive (closed) technique reduced postoperative pain, accelerated recovery, and offered cosmetic advantages over open surgery. Hospital officials highlighted that offering such advanced procedures locally spares patients from traveling to other provinces for treatment, improving convenience for the regional population.