Doctors at MASSH Super Specialty Hospital treated 50-year-old woman with rare appendix cancer

New Delhi: Doctors at the MASSH Super Specialty Hospital in the national capital have successfully treated a 50-year-old woman suffering from a rare form of appendix cancer, providing her with a new lease on life.

The woman initially sought medical attention due to persistent right lower abdominal pain and nausea lasting for 15 days. Upon examination, doctors discovered a large tubular, thick-walled cystic mass measuring 14.3 x 13.8 x 8.5 cm. This mass extended from the base of the caecum (a pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines) to the right adnexa in the pelvis, indicating a condition known as Mucocele of the appendix.

It is so uncommon and occurs in only 0.07-0.63 per cent of all appendectomy cases.

The team resorted to 3D laparoscopy to ensure precise visualisation and meticulous dissection.

During the procedure, adhesions were visualised in 360-degree depth perception not seen in conventional laparoscopy, and meticulous dissection was carried out without any mucinous spill.

A cystic mass of the appendix (14.3 x 13.8 x 8.5 cm), with inflamed walls but without perforation was located in the right iliac fossa. Notably, no lesions were found in the peritoneal cavity, news agency IANS reported.

"3D Laparoscopy played a crucial role in this operation by enabling us to visualise and dissect with never before seen 360-degree in-depth precision. This technology offers significant advantages over conventional laparoscopy, particularly in delicate procedures such as this," Dr. Ambekar said.

Remarkably, the patient experienced no complications during the postoperative period and was discharged from the hospital on the second day, the doctor said.