Rewarding Trust with Results – A Little Girl with Myelomeningocele Successfully Recovers After Undergoing the Xiao Procedure Surgery

Over the years, thousands of patients have successfully undergone the Xiao procedure for myelomeningocele and have recovered, placing their trust in Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and his surgery, which in turn has restored their health. Despite ongoing skepticism and criticism, an increasing number of patients and their families who have experienced the benefits of the Xiao procedure are coming forward to support Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and validate the effectiveness of his method. Recently, a 3-and-a-half-year-old girl with congenital myelomeningocele successfully underwent the Xiao procedure and made a smooth recovery, with her grateful family eager to share their story to help more people understand the work of Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and the surgery.

After Surgery: The Case of Little Hanhan

Little Hanhan (a pseudonym), aged 3 and a half, was born with a small sacral mass, a classic symptom of congenital myelomeningocele. Without signs of swelling or tenderness, local hospitals did not proceed with surgery. However, her parents were deeply concerned and sought treatment options from various hospitals and specialists, often receiving discouraging responses about the surgery’s effectiveness and recovery prospects.

As Hanhan grew, she showed signs of lower limb deformities without the incontinence often seen in other cases of myelomeningocele: her right foot turned outward, her left inward, and she could not place her heels on the ground, walking on tiptoe and often falling. Her parents, desperate for a solution, discovered the Xiao procedure through a charity foundation collaboration, offering hope for their daughter.

Dedication to Patients: The Work of Xiao Chuan-Guo

After contacting Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital via social media, Hanhan’s parents, both with master’s degrees, saw past the negative online comments and trusted in the positive outcomes of patients treated through the collaboration with the charity foundation. They decided to seek treatment for Hanhan at Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital in Shenzhen.

On March 12, 2016, Hanhan and her parents arrived at the hospital. The next day, Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo performed a nerve decompression and the Xiao procedure. The complexity of Hanhan’s myelomeningocele, with nerves wrapped in layers of fat, made the surgery challenging. Professor Xiao’s meticulous separation of fat and nerves extended the surgery from the usual 3-4 hours to over 6 hours, ensuring a successful recovery without complications. Hanhan’s parents felt fortunate to have chosen Professor Xiao for the surgery, considering the potential difficulty in accessing his treatment had he been more widely recognized.

Recovery and Gratitude

Hanhan’s recovery was remarkable, with previously rigid toes now relaxed, avoiding further lower limb deformities and potential incontinence. Early surgery spared her from many psychological and emotional development issues. Her family is profoundly thankful to Professor Xiao, considering him a life-saver. They urge other patients and families who have benefited from the Xiao procedure to support Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo, ensuring that more patients can benefit from this treatment.

A good doctor-patient relationship is built on trust, and restoring health is the best way to honor that trust. The relationship between Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and Hanhan’s parents exemplifies this, embodying the mission of Xiao Chuan-Guo Hospital: “No matter the severity of the disease, every person deserves care, to save lives and do good deeds.” Professor Xiao Chuan-Guo and the Xiao procedure have proven their worth through successful outcomes, countering criticism with stories of health and recovery, and hoping for more patients to receive timely and correct treatment.