Fortis Gurugram Removes 10.3 kg Cancerous Stomach Tumor, Reconstructs Stomach For 58-Year-Old Yemeni Patient
In a first-of-its-kind medical miracle, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, successfully removed a 10.3 kg and 35 x 26 cm gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) from a 58-year-old man's abdomen. Md Abdullah Hussain had been experiencing severe abdominal pain, black stools, weakness, and anemia for three months. Although he had visited various hospitals for the treatment, no alternative was attempted due to the risks involved. As a last resort, he reached Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
A CT scan diagnosed a gigantic vascular tumor occupying the abdominal cavity. A team of physicians, led by Dr. Amit Javed, Senior Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Minimal Access, and Bariatric Surgery, performed a very complex gastrectomy to remove the tumor. Since the tumor had engulfed and adhered to the entire stomach, the panel was forced to entirely take out the organ. The intricate surgery lasted 6-7 hours, and to everyone's surprise, the patient was discharged in stable condition nine days later.
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Dr. Amit Javed explained, "This operation was quite challenging due to the size of the tumor and its impact on nearby organs. The tumor compressed big vessels and pushed the small bowel, pancreas, spleen, stomach, and duodenum. GISTs are benign or malignant, and the most common complication is lethal bleeding." Fortunately, we removed it in time. Since the stomach serves as a reservoir for the food, we reconstructed it using a pouch of the small intestine, which we then connected with the esophagus. Now the patient is recovering well.
Yash Rawat, VP and Facility Director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, emphasized the case's complexity by saying, "It took exemplary clinical acumen to treat such a huge tumor. Under the leadership of Dr. Amit Javed, our team showed superior skill in managing this complicated case. Fortis Hospital Gurugram is dedicated to delivering the best possible care, with guaranteed success even in the most delicate cases."
This landmark procedure reflects the hospital's quality in the new cancer treatment and gastrointestinal surgeries, upholding its purpose to save lives and deliver world-class medical care.
