KUCHING: Doctors at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) have successfully reattached the hand of Lance Corporal Thierry Rodger Fendy, a 26-year-old policeman from Sibu, Sarawak, following the viral attack in Desa Aman Puri, Kepong.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Thierry underwent an eight-hour replantation surgery performed by HKL’s Upper Limb and Microsurgery subspecialty team.
The procedure was led by Dr Allan Ravi Rajagopal and Dr Aziz Sabbir Husain.
“The eight-hour procedure required an extremely high level of precision using a surgical microscope.
“The extraordinary dedication shown in handling this highly complex microsurgical emergency is a source of pride for the nation,” Dzulkefly said in a Facebook post.
He also commended HKL’s neurosurgery team, which worked alongside the surgical specialists to treat Thierry’s head injuries.
The minister said the Health Ministry would continue to ensure Thierry receives the treatment needed to support his recovery and restore optimal function to his hand.
“To Lance Corporal Thierry, all Malaysians are indebted to you for your courage and sacrifice in protecting public safety.
“Let us continue praying for his full recovery and for his family to remain strong during this difficult time,” he said.
Thierry, who serves with the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division at the Gombak district police headquarters, was injured while responding to an incident involving an armed foreign man at a residence in Desa Aman Puri on Nov 11.
According to police, personnel from the police, Fire and Rescue Department and Health Ministry were sent to the scene after receiving a report at about 4pm.
The suspect attacked the responding officers before fleeing the area. Several firefighters and Health Ministry personnel also sustained minor injuries.
He was later located near a playground and was shot by police after allegedly attacking officers during an attempt to arrest him.
Thierry was initially taken to Selayang Hospital for emergency treatment before being transferred to HKL for surgery.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail later visited him at HKL to check on his condition and offer support to him and his family.
The incident drew widespread attention after footage circulated on social media.
