Aquarium Makes History in First-of-Its-Kind Procedure for Kimalu, a Beluga Whale

Beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium first ever to recover from general anesthesia after surgery

The nearly 1,065-pound whale is currently recovering in a medical habitat at the aquarium, but an expert says she's not yet "out of the woods."

Beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium is the first to recover from general anesthesia

A beluga whale at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium had a groundbreaking surgery that is poised to change the future of beluga whale care worldwide.

Aquarium makes history in first-of-its-kind procedure for Kimalu, a beluga whale

Kimalu (KEE-ma-loo), a 12-year-old female beluga whale, is resting comfortably following a historic procedure at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, who was born at Shedd, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove a growing network of cysts near her blowhole on her head and neck. In the process, Kimalu became the first known beluga in the world to recover from general anesthesia. The surgery was supported by nearly 30 exp…

Beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium first ever to recover from general anesthesia after surgery – Usa news

A beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium became the first to recover from general anesthesia used during surgery this week. The 12-year-old female whale, named Kimalu, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery Tuesday to remove a growing network of cysts near her blowhole on her head and neck. The surgery was supported by 30 experts from the aquarium and from across the country, said Dr. Karisa Tang, vice president of animal health at the Shedd Aquarium…