Muskmelon-sized adrenal tumour removed via robotic surgery at Fortis Hospital Noida

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking surgical feat, doctors at Fortis Hospital Noida successfully removed a muskmelon-sized adrenal tumor from a 59-year-old man, Ajit Kumar Verma, utilizing cutting-edge robotic surgery techniques.

Despite exhibiting no symptoms, Verma's incidental discovery of the Adrenal Incidentaloma, measuring a substantial 12x11.5 x 8 cm, during a routine ultrasound underscores the importance of thorough medical screenings. 

"Surgical removal is often necessary when these tumours exceed 4cm in size.

"The da Vinci system's precision allowed us to successfully remove the entire tumour in under two hours with minimal blood loss, and we discharged the patient on the second postoperative day," he added.

Further, Dr. Varshney explained that an adrenal tumour is a growth on the adrenal gland located deep within the abdomen above the kidneys, near vital organs.

According to IANS report, Approximately 70 per cent of adrenal tumours exceeding 4 cm in size are typically benign, while the remaining 30 per cent are malignant, indicating cancerous growth. These tumours are relatively prevalent, impacting up to 7 per cent of individuals aged 70 and above.

Although the precise causes remain elusive, genetic factors sometimes play a role in their development. The patient has been discharged and is doing well now, the doctor said.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that in a remarkable feat of medical innovation and collaborative healthcare, a team of doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully treated a middle-aged man by removing a rare scalp tumour, marking a significant milestone. According to an official release from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, "The 51-year-old man identified as Rabindra Bishui from West Bengal was saved through a collaborative endeavour led by a dedicated team of medical professionals."