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title: The Virtual Operating Room with Dr. Md Jafrul Hannan
description: Dr. Md Jafrul Hannan successfully performed a laparoscopic appendectomy on a 16-year-old male with perforated appendicitis, utilizing remote mentorship via TeleVU with Dr. K M Zafrul Hossain, Dr. Md Samiul Hasan, Dr. Fatema Sayeed, and Dr. Antardip Nandy. The procedure featured strategic port placement, removal of a gangrenous, perforated appendix, and peritoneal irrigation to prevent infection, showcasing the power of telemedicine for surgical training and collaborative care.
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# The Virtual Operating Room with Dr. Md Jafrul Hannan

![Dr. Jafrul Hannan demonstrating a procedure remotely. ](https://casestudy.ohanaone.one/hs-fs/hubfs/Bangladesh%20Use%20Case-02.png?width=2345&height=1325&name=Bangladesh%20Use%20Case-02.png)

Industry

Nonprofit/Charity

Mentees

Dr. K M Zafrul Hossain, Dr. Md Samiul Hasan, Dr. Fatema Sayeed, Dr. Antardip Nandy

Mentor

Dr. Md Jafrul Hannan (Chittagong, Bangladesh)

Equipment Used

TeleVU RemoteVU, ScreenVU license and tablet

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## Remote Work

![Several surgeons watching Dr. Hannan perform surgery remotely.](https://casestudy.ohanaone.one/hs-fs/hubfs/Bangladesh%20Use%20Case-03.png?width=768&height=185&name=Bangladesh%20Use%20Case-03.png)Dr. Md Jafrul Hannan performed a laparoscopic appendectomy on a 16-year-old male diagnosed with perforated appendicitis. The surgery was observed remotely via TeleVU by Dr. K M Zafrul Hossain, Dr. Md Samiul Hasan, Dr. Fatema Sayeed and Dr. Antardip Nandy. This collaborative approach allowed for remote mentorship and knowledge sharing, despite physical distances.

The patient presented with a perforated appendix, requiring emergency laparoscopic appendectomy under spinal anesthesia. A lump indicating localized inflammation was released, revealing pus, which was aspirated for culture. The gangrenous appendix, perforated near its base, was dissected, ligated, and safely removed in a condom bag. The peritoneal cavity was irrigated with saline to eliminate infection, and a drain tube was placed for postoperative monitoring. Strategic port placement ensured efficient and precise surgical maneuvers.

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