95-Year-Old Gets New Lease of Life: Rare Tumor Removed with Robotic Surgery in Patna
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News18•28-01-2026, 15:01
95-Year-Old Gets New Lease of Life: Rare Tumor Removed with Robotic Surgery in Patna
- •A 95-year-old patient suffered from severe urination and defecation issues, going to the toilet 25-30 times daily, initially mistaken for constipation.
- •Diagnosed with a rare 'Pre-sacral Tumor' at Jaiprabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital in Patna, a condition unusual for elderly men.
- •Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Associate Director of Oncology Surgery, successfully performed a complex 'Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery'.
- •Robotic surgery offered a magnified 3D view and precise instrument control, crucial for operating in the narrow pelvic area while preserving vital nerves.
- •The two-hour operation was successful, the tumor was non-cancerous, and the patient recovered quickly, discharged within 3-4 days with free treatment under a PPP model.
Why It Matters: A 95-year-old patient in Patna received a new lease of life after successful robotic surgery for a rare tumor.
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