Published by : BST News Desk
Safdarjung, New Delhi: A team of skilled medical professionals at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital successfully performed a highly complex surgical procedure to remove a massive Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) weighing 10.6 kilograms from a patient who had been suffering from the condition for eight months.
The tumor, classified as a huge abdominal mass, had occupied all quadrants of the patient's abdomen and was engulfing external iliac vessels bilaterally, causing right hydronephrosis. The surgery was led by Dr. Shivani B Paruthy and performed under the able leadership of Director Dr. Sandeep Bansal , Dr. Charu Bhamba MS, HOD Dr. Kavita, & HOD Surgery Dr. R.K. Chejara, with exceptional support from the anesthesia team comprising Dr. D.K. Meena, Dr. Sapna Bhatia, and Dr. Vishnu.
The procedure required extraordinary surgical expertise due to the tumor's massive size and extensive attachment to multiple abdominal organs, omentum, and bladder dome, making it extremely difficult to retract and handle during the surgical process. The successful operation was made possible through the wholehearted cooperation of dedicated surgery and anaesthesia residents, the first floor OT nursing staff, and OT In-charge Sister Rekha Gupta.
"This remarkable surgical achievement represents the pinnacle of collaborative medical excellence at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital stated Dr Sandeep Bansal Director VMMC & SJH. The successful removal of this massive 10.6 kg GIST tumor, which had extensively involved multiple organ systems, demonstrates our team's unwavering commitment to patient care and surgical innovation. Such complex cases require not only advanced surgical skills but also seamless coordination between departments - from our expert surgical team to our skilled anesthesiologists and dedicated nursing staff.
I am immensely proud of every team member who contributed to this life-saving procedure. This case exemplifies how multidisciplinary collaboration, combined with determination and expertise, can overcome even the most challenging medical scenarios. We remain committed to providing world-class healthcare and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in complex surgical interventions."
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare cancers that develop in the digestive system's connective tissue, originating in specialized cells called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs), often referred to as the GI tract's "pacemakers." The surgery was completed successfully with complete tumor removal, and after discharge , the patient's recovery is being monitored by the medical oncology team.
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