Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days

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Netizens jokingly called him a “time management master,” saying the painkillers were “maxed out.”

Li’s case is not unique. In March this year, a 29-year-old man in Shenyang, Liaoning province, underwent five surgeries within a week, including intestinal polyp removal, hemorrhoid surgery, circumcision, mole removal, and two wisdom tooth extractions, according to media reports.

Doctors caution against undergoing multiple elective surgeries in rapid succession. They recommend prioritizing urgent issues based on medical necessity, staging non-emergency procedures, and allowing adequate recovery time.