Bengaluru, 7 Feb

A tumour, weighing 4.5 kg, was removed from the uterus of a woman in Doddaballapur’s Mother-Child Government Hospital.

Shilpa, a 35-year-old woman, was hospitalised with severe abdominal pain. During the examinations, it was found that a tumour had encased her uterus entirely.  "Typically, tumours in the uterus and ovaries are relatively small in size. Had the woman delayed seeking medical attention by just a few days her life would have been in danger. She is now in good health. This surgery was challenging, and we are delighted with the outcome," Dr Archana KL said.

Dr Premalatha, another member of the surgical team, termed surgery as a complex procedure.  "This case presented significant challenges. Before administering anaesthesia, we stabilised the patient's blood pressure and breathing to ensure her safety. Due to the anticipated need for blood transfusion, we had arranged four units of blood in advance."

The surgical team comprised Dr Girish, and Dr Premalatha, along with nurses Gayatri, Nandini, Bhavya, and Raju.