Rare Surgical Feat at Mukherjee Hospital: 6.175 Kg Abdominal Mass Successfully Removed from 54-Year-Old Woman
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Dr. Penzin Dichen Bhutia [Consultant - General & Laparoscopic Surgery] of Mukherjee Hospital performs a rare and complex laparotomy, removing a massive 6.175 kg abdominal growth from a 54-year-old woman in a successful 2-hour operation. Histopathology report awaited.
A Medical Marvel: Life-Saving Laparotomy Performed at Mukherjee Hospital, Siliguri
On 6th April 2025, Mukherjee Hospital, Siliguri, witnessed a milestone in surgical excellence as Dr. Penzin Dichen Bhutia, Consultant - General & Laparoscopic Surgery, successfully performed a complex laparotomy on a 54-year-old female patient, extracting an abnormal abdominal mass weighing 6.175 kilograms.
What made this case extraordinary was not just the sheer size of the mass—comparable to that of a full-term baby—but the precision, speed, and multidisciplinary coordination that made the 2-hour surgery a resounding success.
The Patient’s Journey: From Pain to Hope
The patient had been suffering from severe abdominal discomfort, distension, fatigue, and digestive difficulties for several months. Routine medical treatments yielded no results, and further investigations including ultrasound and contrast-enhanced CT scans revealed a suspicious abdominal mass.
Fearing malignancy and further complications, she was referred to Mukherjee Hospital—one of Eastern India’s trusted centres for advanced surgical care.
The Surgery: Expertise Meets Precision
Dr. Penzin Dichen Bhutia led the surgical team in a meticulously planned exploratory laparotomy, opting for an open procedure due to the size, location, and nature of the mass. Over the span of 2 intense hours, the team carefully isolated and removed the 6.175 kg mass without damaging adjacent vital organs.
“Our priority was not just removal of the mass, but ensuring the patient’s safety, minimizing blood loss, and preserving surrounding structures,” said Dr. Bhutia.
The surgery was successful, and the excised specimen has been sent for histopathological examination. The report is currently awaited to determine the nature of the mass—benign or malignant—which will guide the next phase of medical management.
