New Delhi, Sep 5 (Agency) In a pioneering surgery, a 32-year-old woman from Nepal was successfully treated for a giant mesenteric tumour by laparoscopic surgery at the CK Birla Hospital here. The patient came to the hospital with complaints of extreme pain and an over-sized stomach. Upon further evaluation, it was diagnosed she had a giant 4 kg and 40 cm long tumour in her stomach. Furthering the commitment to strengthening delivery of global standards of clinical excellence, the hospital successfully conducted a rare laparoscopic surgery to remove the giant tumour. The team of doctors led by Dr Amit Javed, Department of Advanced Surgical Sciences and Oncology Surgeries, removed the tumour while preserving the intestine. The surgery was performed by a keyhole laparoscopy technique. This procedure resulted in no scarring on the abdomen and ensured minimal pain.
Amit Javed said: “It was a very complex surgery because of the large size of the tumour, which occupied the abdominal cavity, giving us very little space in the abdomen to perform the laparoscopic surgery. In addition, the tumour was very large and heavy which made it difficult to handle and perform the dissection laparoscopically. “The delivery of the specimen was like delivering a large size baby as in a caesarean section. The patient has now fully recovered and is leading a normal life.” Mesenteric tumours are rare and consist of a heterogeneous group of lesions. Masses may arise from any of the mesenteric components, like peritoneum, lymphatic tissue, fat, and connective tissue. Akshat Seth, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, said: “We are committed to providing global standards of healthcare by using advanced medical innovations and techniques like minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries for our patients. This case, like many others, is a testimony to our long-standing track record of delivering world-class healthcare.”