"This is the first robotic-assisted surgery for this condition in the world," according to a statement from Faridabad's Amrita Hospital.
The patient was presented to the doctors with a special condition in which his liver and colon were positioned differently (partial situs inversus) and he had a malignant tumor in this malpositioned colon. Partial situs inversus is quite rare, with an overall incidence (including both total and partial) of approximately one in 10,000 people.
The tumor was discovered to be a rare variant of colon malignancy. The tumor was blocking the patient's large intestine, preventing him from eating solid foods and posing a risk of spread and complications. His symptoms included vomiting, inability to eat, weight loss, anemia and abdominal distention.
"Robot-assisted surgery significantly improves precision and accuracy during procedures through its advanced features. The operation was performed using a console that provides a high-resolution, magnified 3D view of the surgical site, offering superior depth perception and imaging. detailed anatomical procedures," said Abhishek Agrawal, Consultant, Robotic Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, who conducted the six-hour-long surgery.
On the third day, the patient was able to resume his normal diet and was discharged just a week after the procedure, the hospital said.
"Based on the final biopsy report, the patient will need to undergo chemotherapy. After completing the treatment, he will only require routine blood tests and imaging for surveillance, to detect any early recurrence and receive timely treatment. They will be able to continue with their normal life without the need for long-term medications or restrictions," said Saleem Naik, senior consultant, gastrointestinal surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
"Robot-assisted surgery not only relieved my symptoms but also significantly improved my quality of life. I can now eat normally and live without the constant pain and discomfort I was experiencing," the patient said, thanking the doctors.
The patient was presented to the doctors with a special condition in which his liver and colon were positioned differently (partial situs inversus) and he had a malignant tumor in this malpositioned colon. Partial situs inversus is quite rare, with an overall incidence (including both total and partial) of approximately one in 10,000 people.
The tumor was discovered to be a rare variant of colon malignancy. The tumor was blocking the patient's large intestine, preventing him from eating solid foods and posing a risk of spread and complications. His symptoms included vomiting, inability to eat, weight loss, anemia and abdominal distention.
"Robot-assisted surgery significantly improves precision and accuracy during procedures through its advanced features. The operation was performed using a console that provides a high-resolution, magnified 3D view of the surgical site, offering superior depth perception and imaging. detailed anatomical procedures," said Abhishek Agrawal, Consultant, Robotic Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, who conducted the six-hour-long surgery.
On the third day, the patient was able to resume his normal diet and was discharged just a week after the procedure, the hospital said.
"Based on the final biopsy report, the patient will need to undergo chemotherapy. After completing the treatment, he will only require routine blood tests and imaging for surveillance, to detect any early recurrence and receive timely treatment. They will be able to continue with their normal life without the need for long-term medications or restrictions," said Saleem Naik, senior consultant, gastrointestinal surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
"Robot-assisted surgery not only relieved my symptoms but also significantly improved my quality of life. I can now eat normally and live without the constant pain and discomfort I was experiencing," the patient said, thanking the doctors.
