Massive non ovarian tumor of 47 Kg removed at Apollo Hospitals

Onco-surgeon Dr. Nitin Singhal, who was part of the team, said, "Fibroids are common in many women in the reproductive age group, but rarely does it grow this big." A team also comprised Anesthetist Dr. Ankit Chauhan, General surgeon-Dr. Swati Upadhyay and Critical Care specialist Dr. Jay Kothari who played a crucial role.

Notably, the problem for the woman started 18 years ago with unexplained weight gain in the abdominal region. Initially, she resorted to ayurvedic treatment, but in vain. In 2004, she underwent sonography which revealed a benign tumour and the family opted for surgery. However, when the doctor began the surgery, it was found that the tumour was attached to internal organs. Considering the risks involved, the doctors terminated the surgery and sewed her up.

Since then, the woman's family consulted several doctors, but in vain. In the meantime, the size of the tumour kept on growing and in the past two years, it almost doubled in size affecting her quality of life. Eventually, the family approached Apollo Hospitals, where the doctors, after a thorough assessment, decided to carry out the surgery on January 27. Following post-operative care and rehabilitation, the woman was discharged from the hospital on February 14.

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