Dr. Zeier solved the problem in the operating room
October 2023: A man from Andahuaylas is sitting in the consulting room. The 71-year-old is not feeling well and complains of severe pain in his lower abdomen. During the physical examination, his massively enlarged bladder is impressive. The reason: his prostatic hyperplasia is squeezing the urethra. The suspected clinical diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasound. Due to the drainage disorder, both kidneys are highly congested. In the laboratory, the creatinine value of 3.57 (normal to 1.2) indicates renal insufficiency. This is not to be trifled with. Without treatment, kidney failure will sooner or later lead to death.
Urologist Dr. Benjamin Zeier knew what to do. A catheter was inserted to temporarily relieve the blockage. Kidney function has recovered. And two hard-working nurses took the patient to the operating room. In the background of the picture above, the urologist himself stood wishing the patient the very best. Part of the prostate was removed. In medical circles, the procedure is called a “TURP”, a transurethral resection of the prostate. Elegant, effective and, as in the case of Don Nemesio, even life-saving.
Oh yes, this Dr. Zeier prayed on March 6, 2018 at half past one in the morning in front of a wooden cross near Mosbach. He wanted to say a prayer of thanks to God after the birth of his 5th child. But suddenly he prayed for a mission in life for himself and his family. He has been working at the Diospi Suyana Hospital for four years on a donation basis. Some people think that faith no longer interests anyone today. A mistake, in my opinion. The secular TV channel Vox has already brought this family and their unique story into the living rooms of millions of viewers twice.
Of course, Don Nemesio has no idea. What counts for him is that he can spend as many years as possible with a good quality of life after the operation. /KDJ
