Children's Hospital Doctor Performs 'Surgery' On Recovering Patient's Best Friend

January 10, 2017

A photo of a doctor performing surgery on a stuffed toy is touching hearts around the world.

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The picture is from the operating room at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

"After performing surgery on a young boy, Dr. Groth made the extra effort to perform an additional surgery on the boy's best friend — his stuffed animal," the hospital shared on Facebook.

"Our doctors, nurses and staff go out of their way to make sure every child feels comfortable and safe. Whether it's stitching up their favorite toy or dressing up as their favorite character, we know how to make children feel better."