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Robotic Surgery Saves Only Kidney in Complex Case
27 May
Summary
- A woman's sole functioning kidney was saved using robotic surgery.
- The procedure corrected severe renal artery stenosis and high blood pressure.
- A splenorenal bypass reconnected blood flow to the compromised kidney.
A Lucknow resident's only functioning kidney was successfully saved by a complex splenorenal bypass surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket. The patient had previously undergone removal of her right kidney and faced severe narrowing in the artery supplying her remaining left kidney.
This critical narrowing led to severely uncontrolled high blood pressure, despite the patient being on three anti-hypertensive medications. Doctors opted for a splenorenal bypass, a procedure connecting the splenic artery to the renal artery to circumvent the blockage and restore vital blood supply.
Led by Dr. Anant Kumar, the surgical team utilized a robotic-assisted approach, enabling precise reconstruction of delicate blood vessels through a minimally invasive technique. This advanced method facilitated a faster recovery for the patient, who was mobilized the day after surgery.
Post-operative assessments confirmed healthy blood flow to the kidney and significant improvement in blood pressure management. The successful intervention highlights the capabilities of robotic technology in treating complex vascular and reconstructive urological conditions, especially when vital organs like a solitary kidney are involved.
