A 56-year-old woman received a new lease of life when a team of doctors from Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, removed a tumor that weighed around 47 kg. The big non-ovarian tumor has been recorded as the heaviest tumor in India and has now been successfully removed from the body of the patient. The team of doctors has been recognised by the India Book of Records for their successful operation in removing the heaviest tumor.
The woman, who is a resident of Devgadh Baria, had been carrying the tumor for 18 years. As a result, she was not able to stand up straight. Along with the tumor, the team of eight doctors, including four surgeons, also removed abdominal wall tissues and excess skin that weighed around 7 kg during the surgery. Following the surgery, the weight of the woman was reduced to 49 kg after the surgery. Her body weight before surgery could not be measured since she couldn’t stand up properly.
The team was led by the principal surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Chirag Desai. Dr. Nitin Singhal, an oncologist, Dr. Ankit Chauhan, an anesthetist, Dr. Swati Upadhyay, a general surgeon, and Dr. Jay Kothari, a critical care specialist, were also part of the team.
A claim was registered with the India Book of Records after the surgery. A panel from the India Book of Records examined it meticulously before awarding it a post-attempt felicitation and final clearance. The achievement has been included in the India Book of Records under the ‘Strange but True’ category.
Reacting to this, Dr. Chirag Desai said, “It was a high-risk surgery as the woman’s internal organs such as liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, and uterus were displaced because of the pressure created by the tumor in the abdomen. Getting a CT scan done was also difficult as the size of the tumor obstructed the gantry of the CT scan machine.”
“However, we are happy that, despite all the odds against us, we were able to successfully carry out the complicated surgery and provide a new life for the patient. The recognition and praise that followed are icing on the cake,” he added.