81-Year-Old, 6 kg Tumor, Zero Cost: M.I.O. Thirthahalli Delivers a Life-Saving Surgery Against the Odds

A Surgery That Defied the Odds

In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Mangalore Institute of Oncology (M.I.O), Thirthahalli, successfully performed a complex staging laparotomy on an 81-year-old woman and removed a massive 40 cm ovarian tumor weighing nearly 6 kilograms.

A High-Risk Patient, a High-Stakes Decision

The elderly patient, who was suffering from significant cardiac illness and diabetes, was considered high-risk for major surgery. After careful preoperative optimization and multidisciplinary planning, the surgical team successfully carried out the challenging procedure.

The Surgical Team

The surgery was led by Dr. Suresh Clement D'Souza, Chief Surgeon, along with Dr. Divya Jyothi, who together performed the complex staging laparotomy.

Advanced Care, Zero Financial Burden

The treatment was provided under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ensuring that the patient received advanced oncological care without financial burden to her family. The patient is reported to be recovering well and is currently stable.

##Dr. Suresh Rao: Rural Karnataka Can Match Urban Standards

Dr. Suresh Rao, Head of the Oncology Team at Thirthahalli, stated that this major surgery proves that high-quality, protocol-based cancer treatment can be delivered even in rural areas. "This case demonstrates that standard-of-care oncology services, comparable to urban centers, can be successfully provided at Thirthahalli. Our aim is to bring advanced cancer care closer to rural communities."

What This Means for Rural Cancer Care

This case is not just a medical milestone for one patient and her family. It is proof that geography should never determine the quality of care a person receives and that at M.I.O. Thirthahalli, it does not.

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