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First UK Brain Tumor Surgery Through Eye Socket: Success!

1/22/2025

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Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, made history as the first UK patient to have a brain tumor removed through her eye socket. This groundbreaking endoscopic trans-orbital procedure at Leeds Teaching Hospitals not only minimized scarring but also sped up her recovery. Just three months later, Kaviya returned to work, highlighting the technique's promise for future patients.

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Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, made history as the first UK patient to have a brain tumor removed through her eye socket. This groundbreaking endoscopic trans-orbital procedure at Leeds Teaching Hospitals not only minimized scarring but also sped up her recovery. Just three months later, Kaviya returned to work, highlighting the technique's promise for future patients.