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Massive 4kg Cancer Tumor Removed in Lucknow Surgery
11 Nov
Summary
- A 48-year-old woman had a 4kg cancerous breast tumor successfully removed.
- The tumor recurred after two previous surgeries at different hospitals.
- The patient's critical condition was stabilized before the complex surgery.
In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow have successfully removed a 4kg cancerous breast tumor. The patient, a 48-year-old woman, had previously undergone two surgeries for the condition at other hospitals, but the tumor recurred.
The massive 35cm x 25cm tumor had become critically dangerous due to internal bleeding and infection. The patient's hemoglobin level had plummeted to 4 grams per deciliter, making any surgical intervention extremely high-risk.
Medical professionals from the endocrine surgery department worked diligently to stabilize the patient's condition and improve her hemoglobin levels. Following this crucial preparatory phase, the surgical team, including Dr. Ashwini Rahalkar and Dr. Sarah Idris, performed the complex operation on November 8.
Dr. Sarah Idris described the case as exceptionally challenging due to the tumor's significant size, its cancerous nature, and the fact that it had recurred post-surgery, compounded by bleeding and infection. The successful removal was a collaborative effort involving the anaesthesia and paramedical teams.
