Orangutan weighing 18st undergoes five-hour op to remove ruptured appendix 😱
After determining his diagnosis, 15 members of veterinary staff immediately started the five-hour long operation and removed the ruptured appendix without any complications.
A recheck examination weeks later confirmed Ben’s problems were fully resolved and that the surgical incision had fully healed.
“We were impressed with the level of care, concern, and professionalism on display by the zoo’s team.
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