In October, 2012, the Mercy Outreach Surgical Team (M.O.S.T.) went back to Aguascalientes, Mexico. Although we had planned to post an on-going commentary of the trip on Facebook, the Internet connection in Aguascalientes was a challenge and we managed only one post during the week.
On the first day we were greeted by 600 patients as we arrived at the clinic, all hoping to be treated by the team doctors in the short time that we are here.
The team of four surgeons, seven anesthesiologists and approximately 30 ancillary staff members performed 250 surgeries in 3 1/2 days, made many new friends and saw some old friends who drove several hours for follow-up surgery with the organization they knew and trusted.
Dr. Bucko operated on a mother and her son who both suffered from a congenital eye problem called Ptosis, that prevented them from raising their eyelids. He also performed several cleft lip and palate surgeries and revised some burn scars.
El Día de los Muertos celebrations were just beginning and in evidence throughout the city.
These M.O.S.T. trips are always so rewarding for the team, which is probably why so many members use their vacation time to participate.
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