Gangtok, Oct 19: Doctors at STNM Hospital here removed a surgical scissor which was in the abdomen of a woman for 12 years, an official said on Saturday.

The scissor was left in the abdomen of the woman when she underwent an appendix operation at STNM Hospital 12 years ago, the official said.

Dr Suresh Madan Rai, Spokesperson of STNM Hospital said that a committee has been set up with officials of the Health department and doctors from STNM to investigate the case of scissor left in the abdomen of the woman during the appendix operation.

Even after the appendix operation, the woman had pain. Her family brought her to the STNM Hospital. In the X-ray, a surgical scissor was found in her abdomen.

The doctors on Thursday operated to remove the scissor from the abdomen of the woman, he said.

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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.

According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.

Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.