A watermelon-sized Tumour removed to save
patient’s Kidney & her life
THE CASE
Kajal had been facing problems with her right Kidney for a long period of
time. She consulted few doctors who advised on the removal of her
Kidney. Kajal was gaining weight rapidly over a period of 6 months and
she looked like an expectant mother. It was then she visited Dr. Bhatyal
(Advisor & Sr. Consultant, Urology, Andrology and Renal Transplant,
BLK Centre for Renal Sciences and Kidney Transplant) who planned
her surgery strategically, removing the gigantic mass and saving part
of the uninvolved Kidney. The problem was more complicated than it
seemed. Even the slightest injury to the abdomen might have led to
heavy internal bleeding and possible death.
THE PROCEDURE
In addition to the large tumour, there were three more small tumours
(AML) in the lower part of the right Kidney. Upon complete evaluation,
the team decided to perform a surgery known as Partial Nephrectomy,
which is a meticulous and painstaking surgical procedure for removal of
such a huge vascular mass. The other three small tumours were also
removed to prevent similar kind of growth in the salvaged part of the
Kidney. A 7 kg tumour was removed, giving Kajal a new lease of life.
THE RESULT
After a successful surgery, Kajal recovered quickly and within few days
she was discharged from the hospital. Kajal is advised timely health
check-ups so that she can lead an uneventful life for years to come.