Russian-language care accompanies ovarian tumour surgery in Sanya

A 55-year-old Russian patient, identified by the pseudonym Elena, underwent single-port laparoscopic surgery for a 12-centimetre ovarian tumour at Sanya Maternal and Child Health Hospital. In its March 5, 2026 report, the hospital described how Russian-language communication accompanied the assessment, explanation of treatment and postoperative care.

Discussing symptoms and treatment in Russian

Elena came to the gynaecology department because of abnormal bleeding after menopause. The unfamiliar environment, language barrier and uncertainty about her condition initially left her anxious. Doctor Luo Na, who speaks Russian, took her history and asked about symptoms directly in that language.

Luo also answered questions from Elena and her family. She explained the condition, proposed surgical approach, risks and prognosis in Russian, using visual medical materials to describe why removal was considered necessary and feasible. The hospital said this helped the patient and her relatives understand the plan and prepare for surgery.

Removing the tumour through one laparoscopic port

The gynaecology team used a single-port laparoscopic approach to remove the ovarian tumour, which measured 12 centimetres. The procedure aimed to remove the lesion while protecting normal pelvic tissues and organs.

Elena weighed approximately 100 kilograms, adding difficulty to the operation. The hospital reported that the tumour was removed completely and that the procedure involved limited blood loss and a short operating time. Vital signs and wound recovery continued to be monitored during the inpatient stay.

Daily ward rounds through to discharge

After surgery, Luo continued ward rounds in Russian each day. Care included monitoring vital signs and the wound, discussing postoperative discomfort and answering questions about recovery. The language support therefore continued beyond the consent discussion and into day-to-day inpatient care.

Elena met the hospital’s discharge criteria on the fourth postoperative day. She and her family presented a thank-you letter in Chinese and Russian, specifically recognising that communication in Russian had continued through diagnosis, surgery and recovery.