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Martín Vizcarra Says He Lost a Kidney After Emergency Surgery, Alleging Delayed Care

Clinicians report severe left ureteral stenosis with advanced hydronephrosis, prompting further tests under INPE surveillance.

Overview

  • Transferred from Barbadillo prison to Clínica Repromedic on January 21, Vizcarra underwent urgent surgery that removed two stones from the ureter and one from the right kidney.
  • Repromedic’s medical team identified a severe narrowing of the left ureter and advanced hydronephrosis, with acute renal insufficiency in both kidneys, according to Dr. Raúl Palomino.
  • The clinic ordered additional diagnostics to assess left-side damage and indicated a corrective procedure is being planned in the short term.
  • Vizcarra says an 18-day wait after a January 3 renal colic led to the loss of his left kidney and accuses President José Jerí’s government of negligence.
  • He and his family report he is restrained and heavily guarded post-operation; INPE confirms he remains hospitalized in a private clinic under permanent custody and surveillance.