Medical milestone.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Elmer Jose Meceda of the UERM Medical Center performs country’s first endoscopic spine surgery for cancer in the base of the spine. Dr. Meceda successfully removed a 5-centimeter malignant right sacral bone tumor of 68-year-old Ligaya Aglipay, a former barangay nutrition scholar from Isabela. The milestone underscores UERM Medical Center’s healthcare excellence from its top-notch service and experienced medical professionals capable of handling complex cases.