Doctors at Sion Hospital have scheduled March 23 for the surgery of Shabana, the mother of 12-year-old Parwez Ali. The operation was initially planned for March 2, but the date was postponed due to the complexity of the procedure.

“The patient has rectovaginal and recto-urethral fistula, which requires surgeons from the gynaecology, general surgery, and plastic surgery departments. Coordinating the schedules of all three departments can be challenging as each has OPDs on different days. We are also bringing in some specialists from outside. Now that everyone’s availability has been confirmed, the surgery will take place on March 23,” said Dr Pramod Ingale, dean of Sion Hospital.