Historic Surgery Performed on 12-Year-Old Beluga Whale at Shedd Aquarium

Kimalu The Beluga Whale Undergoes Pioneering Surgery And Becomes First Beluga To Survive General Aesthetic

“Not only did we succeed in helping Kimalu, but we also made history for beluga whales along the way.”

Historic surgery performed on 12-year-old beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium

CHICAGO (WGN) - Chicago's Shedd Aquarium performed a historic surgery on a 12-year-old beluga whale named Kimalu. The aquarium announced that during surgery on Tuesday, July 1, experts were able to remove a growing network of cysts on Kimalu's head and neck near her blowhole, which provided immediate relief to the whale while informing future testing and treatment. Kimalu became the world's first known beluga to recover from general anesthesia, …

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…

Shedd Aquarium Makes History With Successful Surgery on Beluga Whale: ‘We Were All Holding Our Breath’

Officials at Shedd Aquarium say they are guardedly optimistic about the outcome of a groundbreaking surgery on 12-year-old Kimalu, who is now the first beluga whale to recover from general anesthesia.