Mr. Dulal Dutta, who is 70 years old, was released from the hospital after his kidney tumour was removed via robotic radical nephrectomy and inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy. The growth of a malignant tumour that measured 6 cm x 5.5 cm x 5 cm and a 3 cm tumour thrombus in the Inferior Vena Cava, or IVC (the largest vein in the body), caused the obstruction of blood flow, causing the size of his kidney to increase to 12 cm x 7 cm x 6 cm (a normal human kidney is about 10 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm).

The doctors at Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), Kolkata, were contacted by Mr. Dutta’s family to discuss treatment possibilities in such circumstances. All the other cancer centres in and around Kolkata were offering them open surgery for this malignancy. But the family of Mr. Dutta was searching for a less intrusive solution.

Dr. Tarun Jindal, Senior Consultant, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata, led the team that performed the intricate treatment and used a robotic method to successfully remove the kidney and IVC cancer. Thanks to the procedure’s cutting-edge robotic platform, which provided unmatched advantages such enhanced magnification and visibility, doctors were able to precisely pinpoint even the smallest tumour implants. The blood loss from the minimally invasive procedure was only 100cc, as opposed to the 500–600cc that are usually observed in open procedures. This novel approach, the first of its kind in Eastern India, represents a significant development in the fields of robotic oncology and uro-oncology. This further solidifies Apollo Cancer Centre Kolkata’s dedication to cutting-edge and superior medical care.

After just four days following surgery, Mr. Dutta, the cancer survivor, who already had diabetes, hypertension, and renal failure, was released from the hospital.

Dr. Anshuman Roy, Anesthesiologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata, Dr. Surinder Singh Bhatia, Director of Medical Services, Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, Dr Tarun Jindal, Senior Consultant Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata and Dr. Anirban Mukherjee, Associate Surgeon Uro-Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Kolkata graced the press conference.

The doctors highlighted that leading a healthy lifestyle and annual screening were some simple ways of preventing such problems.

This technique cost Rs 5 lakh. The entire operation took 4 and a half hours to complete.

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Priyanka Dutta