The patient recovered well and was discharged 10 days later, with her weight dropping from 116 kg to 96 kg post-surgery.
In a remarkable feat of surgical precision and multidisciplinary care, doctors at Jehangir Hospital, Pune, successfully removed an 18- kilogram ovarian tumour from a 68- year-old woman, dramatically enhancing her quality of life.
The patient, a breast cancer survivor from Bihar, had been experiencing chronic abdominal bloating and discomfort. Initial investigations in her home state revealed a massive ovarian mass. Despite normal tumour markers, the nature of the growth raised serious concerns.
Determined to receive specialised care, the patient travelled to Pune, where she sought help at Jehangir Hospital. A dedicated team led by Dr Nina Mansukhani, Senior Gynaecologist, and Dr C B Koppiker, Senior Oncosurgeon and Director of Onco Sciences, undertook the complex case. The team’s approach involved detailed assessments, collaborative planning, and meticulous preparation for all potential surgical outcomes. “This case demanded not just surgical expertise but careful clinical judgment,” Dr Mansukhani told The Indian Express.
“We had to be fully prepared for any eventuality, including the possibility of malignancy,” the expert said. The surgery revealed an enormous tumour measuring 44 x 37 x 30 cm, comprising nearly 16 litres of fluid and weighing approximately 18 kg. The diagnosis: A borderline ovarian mucinous cystadenoma – a rare tumour with low malignant potential. With the patient’s informed consent, the team also performed a hysterectomy to ensure thorough treatment.
The patient recovered well and was discharged 10 days later, with her weight dropping from 116 kg to 96 kg post-surgery.
“This is a powerful example of patient-first care,” said Dr Koppiker. “Given her age and cancer history, the risks were significant – but so were the results. The success was possible because of collaborative decision-making, ethical medical practice, and a skilled, cohesive team,” Dr Koppiker said.(IE)
