Rare pancreatic surgery performed at CARE

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Diabetes and digestive complications for a 33-year-old Sushmita from Ibrahimpatnam were avoided through a rare, high-precision pancreatic surgery at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, turning a seemingly routine complaint of abdominal discomfort into a story of timely diagnosis and organ preservation. Pancreatic tumours are often detected late, as symptoms remain vague in early stages. 

Recognizing this, the surgical team at CARE Hospitals, led by Dr. Bhupathi Rajendra Prasad, performed a laparoscopic central pancreatectomy followed by a Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy, an advanced, organ-preserving procedure. The patient had a soft pancreas and an extremely small pancreatic duct of just 2 mm, conditions that increase surgical risk and make reconstruction particularly challenging. 

Despite these challenges, the surgery was completed successfully. The patient had a smooth recovery and was discharged within five days, returning home without the burden of long-term metabolic complications. “This case was not just about removing the tumor, it was about protecting the patient’s future quality of life,” said Dr. Bhupathi Rajendra Prasad.