Advanced Laparoscopic Care Now in Jharkhand: Giant 20cm Spleen Removed via Mini-Incision at Maa Lalit PolyDoc Hospital

RANCHI: Bringing metropolitan-grade medical technology to Jharkhand, the surgical team at Maa Lalit PolyDoc Hospital has achieved a significant milestone. In a high-precision procedure, doctors successfully removed a massive 20 cm enlarged spleen through an incision smaller than 2 cm, saving a 38-year-old patient from a life-threatening condition.

The patient, Diwakar Kumar, a resident of the Kutchery area, had suffered since childhood from chronic infections, severe anemia, and dangerously low platelet counts. His condition, diagnosed as Tropical Massive Splenomegaly with Hypersplenism, caused his spleen to swell to double its normal size, leading to extreme abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, and jaundice levels peaking at a critical 40 mg/dL.

Before the surgery, the patient’s health was precarious, with his platelet count plummeting to a risky 20,000. Under the expertise of Dr. Ajit Kumar and his team, a Total Laparoscopic Splenectomy was performed. This minimally invasive approach prevented the need for a large, traditional open-surgery incision, ensuring a faster and less painful recovery.

The results were immediate. By the time of discharge, the patient’s blood cell levels had stabilized, with his platelet count surging to over 100,000.

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“Performing a laparoscopic surgery on a spleen of this magnitude—20 centimeters—was an immense surgical challenge. However, our team was committed to providing the patient with the benefits of modern technology to avoid a major open wound. We are thrilled to see his blood counts return to near-normal levels, effectively giving him a new lease on life after years of struggle.”

— Dr. Ajit Kumar, Maa Lalit PolyDoc Hospital