CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A complex surgery was performed on a 30-year-old woman suffering from pancreatic cancer at BMHRC. The hospital’s cancer surgery department doctor, along with other physicians and his team, carried out the surgery. In this case, the cancer had adhered to a blood vessel near the pancreas, and even a small mistake during the surgery could have been fatal for the patient.
Assistant Professor Dr. Sonveer Gautam from the Surgical Oncology Department at BMHRC said that the woman had been battling pancreatic cancer for the past four months. She was admitted to another hospital for surgery, but the doctors there refused to operate, stating that the cancer had spread from the pancreas to the nearby portal vein. The portal vein is a crucial vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen to the liver. Surgery could have caused the vein to rupture, which would have been fatal for the patient. Subsequently, the patient came to BMHRC. Considering the patient’s condition, we decided to perform this risky surgery. After discussing the case with Interventional Radiologist Dr. Radheshyam Meena, we found that the cancer could be removed from the blood vessel. The surgery was then performed successfully. Dr. Gautam mentioned that such operations typically take about 10-12 hours, but we completed it in just 4 hours, aiding in the patient’s quick recovery. Generally, such operations require blood transfusions due to significant blood loss, but in this case, no external blood was needed. The patient’s condition has significantly improved, and she has been discharged from the hospital.
The patient arrived at BMHRC in a critical condition. The cancer had spread extensively, and the surgery was very risky. It is a matter of great satisfaction for us that the patient has returned home healthy.
What is Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas. The pancreas is located in the lower part of the stomach. It produces enzymes that help in digestion and hormones that assist in controlling blood sugar.