Dr. Jurgens Leipoldt
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I battle to find words to describe the amazing work and my total satisfaction with Dr Jurgens Leipoldt’ work (General surgeon).
I had a very complicated case involving my abdominal area due to a previous desmoid tumor excursion and a subsequent radiation therapy done in 2018. This left me with a very terrible hernia and my initial surgeon (Dr Inchien Chamisa) had decided to refer me to a hernia specialist at Mediclinic Midstream (Dr Gerhard Basson). The Midstream surgeon had advised against opening my abdominal area to repair the hernia due to the sensitivity of my abdominal area and only gave me an abdominal belt to help ease abdominal hernia pain. He concluded that he could only operate “as a matter of life and death”.
I would often get minor strangulation, and this became a norm to such an extent that my family knew that when this occurs, I should be rushed to ER. I would then be okay after vomiting/ diarrhea or a drip. Unfortunately, I lived this life for +- 6 years. This frustrated me as all I ever wanted was a permanent solution to my health condition.
Early hours of 25th Feb 2024, I got admitted at ER Life Wilgers due to the same abdominal problem. I got discharged by the 2 lady DRs who were on duty that morning but had to return to the same hospital some 20 minutes later as I was still in pain. Consequently got admitted and moved to the general ward wherein I was introduced and attended to by Dr Leipoldt.
I was very worried, but a lady nurse (Ruth) assured me that everything would be alright as long as I am under Dr Leipoldt’ care. Dr Leipoldt came to see me every day and would ask all the right questions, I guess he was researching my case at this stage. He was simultaneously trying a non-surgical treatment on me and also sending me for bloods and scans.
On 27 Feb 2024, Dr Leipoldt came to see and said “it’s going to be hard, but I think we should operate if you permit”. On this day, I could tell that Dr Leipoldt had chosen to remain professional and positive as he wanted me to feel comfortable, but he was equally filled with questions and concerns about the surgery. On my side, it became imminent that surgery was very critical but dangerous. I immediately agreed to have an operation - firstly because at this stage I knew I was in very capable hands and also because this was the only approach to help deal with my condition for good!
I was finally operated on 28 Feb 2024. Everything was a success, no one had to tell me this as I could see from my surgeon’s face when he visited me at the ward later that day. Dr Leipoldt monitored me closely as I was recuperating in hospital until I was discharged on 15 March 2024 and continues to do so. He referred me to a professional wound care specialist nurse (Janette Nel) for care, but I see him as and when there is a need.
Having had this operation has drastically changed my life in a good way. My bowel is now operating like a blue train 😊. I have no issues at all!
Dr Leipoldt is truly the best in the business. Professional from start to finish and I could not have wished for a better outcome. He is one of those considerate, gentle and kind souls. One writer said: “He is the strong silent type; a bit shy but totally efficient” - I agree 100%. He also presents qualities such as deep empathy, excellent listening skills, and the ability to focus deeply on his work. Despite being shy, he is extremely caring and made me feel very comfortable and safe around him. I would 100 percent recommend him.
I am so grateful and very glad that I trusted Dr Leipoldt with this procedure, I don't regret a thing!Thank you, Dr Leipoldt, for the professional way you handled my complicated case. I commend you and your staff for the warm treatment.
Forever grateful,
Adv. TP Mboweni
Submitted April 7, 2024