10-Hour Medical Miracle: Delhi Doctors Remove Rare 14.5-Kg Cancerous Tumour

In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla , successfully removed a rare 14.5-kilogram cancerous tumour from a 55-year-old woman during a highly complex surgery that lasted nearly ten hours . The procedure is being described as one of the largest reported abdominal tumour resections performed in India.

The patient, Kuldeep Kaur , a nurse by profession, had been struggling with severe breathlessness and difficulty walking for almost four months as the tumour grew rapidly inside her abdomen. What initially appeared to be routine health concerns gradually turned into a life-threatening condition as the abnormal growth expanded and occupied a significant portion of her abdominal cavity.

Doctors conducted a series of advanced diagnostic tests, including PET-CT scans, CT scans and MRI investigations , which revealed a massive tumour measuring nearly 30 cm by 30 cm . Medical experts identified it as a rare form of abdominal cancer, making the case particularly challenging.

The surgery demanded meticulous planning and extraordinary precision. According to the medical team, the tumour had completely encased the patient's left kidney, leaving surgeons with no option but to remove the organ along with the cancerous growth. During the operation, doctors also discovered a large uterine fibroid, prompting the removal of the uterus, both ovaries and fallopian tubes to ensure comprehensive treatment.

The team performed an open abdominal surgery, known as a laparotomy, carefully extracting the giant tumour while protecting critical organs, blood vessels and surrounding structures. Given the tumour's size and location, the operation required coordinated efforts from specialists across multiple disciplines.

Dr Archit Pandit , Director of Surgical Oncology, said surgery was the only realistic treatment option after the tumour failed to respond to chemotherapy. He noted that removing a growth of such magnitude while safeguarding vital anatomical structures demanded the highest level of surgical expertise and oncological care.

The operation proved successful, and the patient recovered steadily after surgery. She was discharged from the hospital in stable condition within a week.

Medical experts say such tumours are exceptionally uncommon, accounting for less than one per cent of abdominal tumours. The successful procedure highlights the growing capabilities of advanced cancer care and complex surgical treatment in India, offering hope to patients battling rare and challenging diseases.