Open Heart Surgery at a Referral Hospital in Western Kenya: A Case Series
Research & Publications — 2026
research
2026
East African Medical Journal
Authors
Ochieng D, Otieno P, Musimbi A
Abstract
A case series describing the first open heart surgery procedures performed at JOOTRH, including patient outcomes.
This case series documents the launch of the cardiothoracic surgery programme at JOOTRH, highlighting patient selection, surgical technique and post-operative outcomes.