World's largest adrenal tumor removed robotically at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital
Doctors successfully removed a large adrenal tumor from a woman
NEW DELHI:
Safdarjung Hospital
has set a new record in its
robotic surgery
programme by successfully removing a giant 18.2 x 13.5 cm adrenal tumour the largest ever extracted through minimally invasive robotic surgery from a 36-year-old woman.
Dr Sandeep Bansal, Medical superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, confirmed the milestone and praised the team's efforts. The complex surgery was carried out by Professor and Head of Urology and Renal Transplant, Dr Pawan Vasudeva, along with Dr Niraj Kumar and Dr Avishek Mandal.
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The anaesthesia team included Dr Sushil, Dr Bhavya, and Dr Megha.
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The procedure was particularly risky as the tumour had not only grown to an enormous size but was also dangerously attached to critical organs including the Inferior Vena Cava, liver, and right kidney.
Dr Vasudeva explained that careful and precise dissection was crucial, made possible by the
Da Vinci robotic system
's 3D vision and dexterous arms.
The surgery lasted over three hours and was completed successfully without damaging nearby organs.
The patient made a smooth recovery and was discharged just three days after surgery. Doctors noted that robotic surgery provides many benefits, such as smaller incisions, less pain, quicker recovery, and faster return to daily activities.
In contrast, traditional open surgery would have required a much larger incision and a longer healing period.
Dr Vasudeva added that if performed privately, a robotic surgery of this complexity would have cost several lakhs of rupees.
However, at Safdarjung Hospital, it was provided free of cost, demonstrating the hospital's commitment to offering world-class healthcare services accessible to all.
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