Medical Feat As US Surgeon Leads Team To Conduct 20 Surgeries in 5 Days In Sapele ..... As Lifesaving Medical Mission Is Undertaken at Okparavero Memorial Hospital, Sapele

“Every life saved is a reminder of why we do this work.” Dr. Camazine.

..... With 20 patients now recovering, the five-day surgical marathon stands as a testament to compassion, teamwork, and the power of global health partnerships to transform lives, one surgery at a time.

In a remarkable display of medical expertise and humanitarian service, 20 successful surgeries were performed within five days at the Okparavero Memorial Hospital, Sapele, during a medical mission led by renowned U.S.-based surgeon, Dr. Camazine, in collaboration with the dedicated medical team on ground.

Available reports reveals that the intensive surgical outreach, which took place in Sapele, Delta State, recorded 18 goitre surgeries, one lipoma excision, and one neck mass removal; offering relief and renewed hope to patients who had endured discomfort, stigma, and in some cases, life-threatening complications for years.

According to hospital management led by Benson Coleman & Associates Ltd, many of the beneficiaries had lived with these conditions due to limited access to specialist care and the high cost of surgery.

The reports further revealed that "the mission therefore provided not only medical intervention, but also a pathway to improved quality of life."

International Expertise Meets Local Excellence: 

Dr. Camazine, who has a long history of volunteering in underserved communities, praised the hospital’s team for their professionalism, speed, and commitment throughout the mission.

“The success of these surgeries was made possible by the incredible staff here in Sapele. Their teamwork, skill, and compassion ensured that every patient received world-class care,” Dr. Camazine disclosed.

The reports further revealed that "the mission therefore provided not only medical intervention, but also a pathway to improved quality of life."

International Expertise Meets Local Excellence: 

Dr. Camazine, who has a long history of volunteering in underserved communities, praised the hospital’s team for their professionalism, speed, and commitment throughout the mission.

“The success of these surgeries was made possible by the incredible staff here in Sapele. Their teamwork, skill, and compassion ensured that every patient received world-class care,” Dr. Camazine disclosed.

The medical mission relied heavily on collaboration between Dr. Camazine and the local surgeons, nurses, anesthetists, and support staff who worked long hours to ensure smooth pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.

On Transforming Lives, Strengthening Health Systems, Okparavero Memorial Hospital remains a critical healthcare provider in Delta State, particularly in surgical and specialist care. 

The hospital management expressed appreciation for the visiting surgical team and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality care.

Families of the beneficiaries described the mission as “a miracle,” noting that many had resigned themselves to living with their conditions indefinitely.

One of the patients, who had lived with an enormous goitre for over a decade, while expressing gratitude to the Hospital and the visiting medical team, said; “I never believed I would have this surgery done. Today, I am free, and I am grateful to God and the doctors who made this possible.”

The Medical Mission is best described as a Model for Future Medical Missions. The successful completion of 20 surgeries in such a short period highlights what can be achieved through international partnerships and strengthened local healthcare systems. 

Health stakeholders in Delta State have commended the initiative, describing it as a model for future medical missions that combine global expertise with local commitment.

Okparavero Memorial Hospital also used the opportunity to call for continued support from government, NGOs, and private partners to ensure that more residents can access affordable, life-changing medical services.

Looking Ahead, the mission’s success has sparked conversations about ongoing collaborative healthcare efforts in Delta State—especially in addressing conditions like goitres, which remain common due to iodine deficiency and other factors.

Dr. Camazine expressed willingness to return for future missions, emphasizing that “every life saved is a reminder of why we do this work.”

With 20 patients now recovering, the five-day surgical marathon stands as a testament to compassion, teamwork, and the power of global health partnerships to transform lives, one surgery at a time.