Rare Cysts Removed: Robotic Surgery Saves New Mother

Gastrointestinal conditions, including rare ones, require advanced diagnostics and skilled surgical teams for effective management. Zydus Hospitals in Ahmedabad has established itself as a center of excellence for such complex gastrointestinal care.

A 28-year-old new mother presented with persistent abdominal pain that began during her pregnancy and continued postpartum. Initial scans at another facility missed a significant mass near her small intestine.

Upon referral to Zydus Hospitals, a CT scan revealed a large duplication cyst, approximately 6 cm. The surgical team, experienced in rare diagnoses, planned a robotic-assisted surgery to minimize invasiveness due to the patient's recent childbirth.

This advanced robotic approach allowed for the precise removal of the cyst, which was closely wrapped around major blood vessels, preserving the superior mesenteric artery and vein and their branches. Histopathological analysis confirmed the mass as a dermoid cyst.

The patient recovered well and was discharged three days post-surgery. Zydus Hospitals highlights its capabilities in complex GI surgery, including hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures, supported by state-of-the-art imaging and a dedicated intensive care unit.

Another case involved a 70-year-old woman with unexplained internal bleeding. Zydus's robotic surgery team diagnosed and removed a rare 5.3 cm gastric submucosal lipoma, a procedure rarely performed robotically.

These successful outcomes underscore the hospital's multidisciplinary approach and expertise in handling challenging and rare gastrointestinal cases, including complex GI cancers.