The man was initially diagnosed with piles and was undergoing treatment in his home country. However, it was later discovered that he was suffering from rectal cancer which was earlier misdiagnosed. The obese patient had to undergo several chemotherapy and radiation sessions before being referred to Manipal Hospital in Dwarka.
Dr Sanjeev Kumar, consultant - surgical oncology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, told IANS: "It was a challenging case as the patient was earlier misdiagnosed and the fact that he weighed 122 kg complicated the treatment. "
After evaluation, doctors found peritoneal disease in addition to rectal cancer (stage IV).
Peritoneal disease is a cancer that begins in an organ within the abdomen and then spreads to the lining and surface of the abdominal wall. Generally, stage IV cancer is incurable. But, peritoneal disease can be treated.
Given the complexity of the case, doctors at Manipal decided to perform CR (cytoreductive surgery) and HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy surgery) – both highly complex and challenging procedures.
“These procedures were combined with surgical removal of the cancerous tumor and administration of heated chemotherapy into the abdomen to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment,” Dr. Sanjeev explained.
The doctor said, "Despite the unfavorable initial prognosis, the patient was successfully treated under the guidance of our team and returned home with an improved quality of life. The success of his treatment highlights the importance of advanced medical solutions to complex problems like cancer. Is."
Dr Sanjeev Kumar, consultant - surgical oncology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, told IANS: "It was a challenging case as the patient was earlier misdiagnosed and the fact that he weighed 122 kg complicated the treatment. "
After evaluation, doctors found peritoneal disease in addition to rectal cancer (stage IV).
Peritoneal disease is a cancer that begins in an organ within the abdomen and then spreads to the lining and surface of the abdominal wall. Generally, stage IV cancer is incurable. But, peritoneal disease can be treated.
Given the complexity of the case, doctors at Manipal decided to perform CR (cytoreductive surgery) and HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy surgery) – both highly complex and challenging procedures.
“These procedures were combined with surgical removal of the cancerous tumor and administration of heated chemotherapy into the abdomen to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment,” Dr. Sanjeev explained.
The doctor said, "Despite the unfavorable initial prognosis, the patient was successfully treated under the guidance of our team and returned home with an improved quality of life. The success of his treatment highlights the importance of advanced medical solutions to complex problems like cancer. Is."
