06/08/2025
𝐂𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘
Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to advanced healthcare: the successful completion of its first scoliosis corrective surgery yesterday, performed by our esteemed spine surgeon, Dr. Jane Fabrienne S. Garcia.
This surgery marks a significant advancement in CRMC’s orthopedic services. Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions and can lead to various complications. This groundbreaking procedure represents a major advancement in the treatment of spinal deformities in the region, offering new hope to patients suffering from scoliosis.
A committed and talented group of medical professionals made the successful surgery possible. The team, which was headed by Dr. Garcia, also included assistant surgeons Drs. Lynn Agdeppa and Nohah Radiamoda, as well as anesthesiologists Drs. Hazel Calingasan, Bolkhia Macabando, Meldeline Leysa, and Aysha Jennica Taki. Additionally, the team included radiology technicians, and experienced nurses. The success of the operation was greatly enhanced by their cooperative efforts, painstaking attention to detail, and steadfast dedication to patient care. Collectively, they have a common enthusiasm for improving patient outcomes and quality of life, embodying the high bar of excellence at CRMC.
A thorough pre-operative evaluation and careful planning went into the procedure, guaranteeing that the patient received individualized treatment that was catered to their unique requirements. The treatment was carried out in the state-of-the-art surgical facility at CRMC, which is furnished with the newest equipment to promote both surgical excellence and patient safety.
Post-surgery, the patient is expected to follow a tailored rehabilitation program to ensure optimal recovery. The CRMC team is committed to providing ongoing support and care throughout the recovery process.
As the first of many successful surgeries to come, today’s achievement underscores CRMC’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services and improving patient outcomes in the region. The Medical Center Chief, Dr. Ishmael R. Dimaren, looks forward to continuing its mission of innovation and excellence in patient care.
