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Massive Rectal Tumor Removed Without Surgery in Rajasthan
2 May
Summary
- AIIMS Jodhpur successfully removed a 10x10 cm rectal tumor.
- The complex procedure avoided open surgery using Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection.
- The patient has recovered well and is being discharged in stable condition.
In a significant medical achievement, AIIMS Jodhpur successfully performed Rajasthan's first complex Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) procedure. This advanced technique was utilized to remove a substantial 10x10 cm rectal tumor, entirely avoiding the need for open abdominal surgery.
The procedure, carried out by the gastroenterology team, focused on a laterally spreading tumor that occupied a large part of the rectal wall. Typically, such a large lesion would necessitate extensive surgery, but the ESD method allowed for the complete removal of the tumor over an eight-hour operation.
Dr. Ashish Agarwal highlighted the benefits of ESD, including organ preservation, reduced complications, and faster patient recovery. The patient has since made a good recovery and is set to be discharged in stable condition, underscoring AIIMS Jodhpur's expanding capabilities in therapeutic endoscopy.
