Doctors at Ambedkar Hospital save youth with rare high-risk lung surgery
Raipur: Doctors at the Department of Heart, Chest and Vascular Surgery of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital successfully performed a rare and high-risk lung surgery on a 25-year-old man from Chataud near Abhanpur, saving him from a life-threatening condition that had caused him to cough up blood for nearly a decade.
According to doctors, the patient’s condition had deteriorated significantly over the past month, with every episode of coughing leading to a blood loss of nearly 50 ml to 70 ml. Head of the Department, Dr. Krishnakant Sahu, said the patient faced a serious risk to life due to excessive bleeding and required immediate surgical intervention.
Medical investigations, including CT scans and other diagnostic tests, revealed a large cavity in the lower lobe of the patient’s right lung caused by Aspergilloma, a fungal infection commonly seen in individuals with a prior history of tuberculosis (TB). Despite undergoing TB treatment earlier at different hospitals, the patient continued to suffer from persistent symptoms.
High-risk surgery performed
To treat the condition, doctors carried out a Right Lower Lobectomy, a complex surgical procedure involving removal of the infected portion of the lung. Doctors said the operation was highly challenging because the affected area was located close to major blood vessels such as the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein.
The surgical team used advanced lung stapler gun technology during the operation to seal lung tissue and minimise the chances of post-operative air leakage. Following the successful surgery, the patient recovered well and was later discharged from the hospital.
Hospital authorities said the entire treatment was provided free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Doctors explain condition
Doctors described the condition of coughing up blood as hemoptysis, which can occur due to several serious lung disorders. Dr. Krishnakant Sahu said common causes include pulmonary tuberculosis, lung cancer, pulmonary AV malformations and bronchitis.
Dean of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Dr. Vivek Choudhary, praised the medical team for timely intervention and successful treatment. Medical Superintendent Dr. Santosh Sonkar said the hospital administration remains committed to ensuring advanced healthcare facilities for economically weaker patients through government health schemes.
Surgical team
The surgery was led by Dr. Krishnakant Sahu with support from cardiac anaesthetists Dr. Sankalp Diwan and Dr. Balswaroop Sahu, along with resident doctor Dr. Mohita Mittal. OT technicians Bhupendra, Narendra, Harish and Nirakar, and nursing staff Rajendra, Chova, Dushyant, Munesh, Nutan and Sheeba were also part of the medical team involved in the procedure.
