Life-Saving Surgery: Giant Tumour Removed from African Woman in Gurgaon

In a groundbreaking medical feat, doctors in Gurgaon removed a nine-kilogram cancerous tumour from a 55-year-old African woman. The tumour, compressing multiple vital organs, had previously been deemed too risky for surgery. Successful removal has allowed her to recover well.

Medical professionals at a Gurgaon hospital have performed a significant surgical achievement by removing a nine-kilogram cancerous tumour from the abdomen of a 55-year-old African patient. The challenging three-hour procedure took place at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram.

Dr. Amit Javed, the Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology who led this complex surgery, revealed the tumour had caused severe abdominal pain over several months. The patient had been unable to obtain treatment in Africa due to the tumour's size and associated surgical risks.

Through extensive imaging, doctors discovered that the tumour was compressing the patient's critical organs. Despite its daunting size and unknown origin, the team successfully excised what was later identified as a gastrointestinal stromal tumour, allowing the patient to recover smoothly.

(With inputs from agencies.)