Dr Mahnoor's first surgery completed after acid attack

KARACHI: The first surgery of Dr Mahnoor, who sustained injuries in an acid attack in Quetta, was successfully carried out at a private hospital in the metropolis, hospital sources confirmed on Tuesday.

According to family members, doctors removed dead skin from the affected areas during the procedure. They said her condition has improved following the surgery; however, the risk of infection persists due to the severity of the burns, and she has been kept in isolation as a precaution.

Medical sources said the treatment is being conducted in phases, involving the removal of damaged tissue as well as skin grafting. The first surgical procedure, which lasted more than eight hours, included minor grafting on the face. No major surgery has been performed so far.

A team of specialists, including plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists, is closely monitoring the patient's condition. Doctors have indicated that further procedures will be undertaken as required.

Sources further revealed that Dr Mahnoor has undergone a third comprehensive medical examination, during which multiple diagnostic tests were conducted.

Meanwhile, the governments of Balochistan and Sindh are in continuous contact with the victim's family and are overseeing the treatment process.