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Surgeons at Tawam Hospital perform the surgery.
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Neurosurgeons at Tawam Hospital in Abu Dhabi performed a brain tumor procedure on Jogin Augustine who was awake but sedated. All photos by Tawam Hospital
The procedure, which was performed in late July, has greatly improved Mr Augustine's prognosis and improved his ability to function, allowing him to resume normal life.
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Jogin Augustine, 41, from India, was wide awake during the entire operation.
Mr Augustine's tumor was dangerously close to a region in the brain that controls speech.
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Surgeons at Tawam Hospital perform the surgery.
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Neurosurgeons at Tawam Hospital in Abu Dhabi performed a brain tumor procedure on Jogin Augustine who was awake but sedated. All photos by Tawam Hospital
The procedure, which was performed in late July, has greatly improved Mr Augustine's prognosis and improved his ability to function, allowing him to resume normal life.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GTIMJYMFENHSDPHZ2OLS4AYWFQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=552cb73fc9a8a485773fc19a324adc489e3d52ba1d3ceed2997f32de17ceb174&width=400&height=225)
Jogin Augustine, 41, from India, was wide awake during the entire operation.
Mr Augustine's tumor was dangerously close to a region in the brain that controls speech.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VEGA4AJCXZA7TOSEQ3MBU52TUI.jpg?smart=true&auth=2e41807060f1eeacb53eb04e7aaf052a6985faafd50dd723cacce16bcff016a2&width=400&height=225)
Surgeons at Tawam Hospital perform the surgery.
Scary but incredible: UAE patient recalls having brain surgery - while awake
Jogin Augustine had tumour removed at a hospital in Abu Dhabi
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Gillian Duncan
16 September, 2021
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