Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 6 (HBTV): In a rare medical case, doctors at a private hospital in Gurugram, Haryana, successfully removed 8,125 gallstones from the abdomen of a 70-year-old man, ending years of chronic pain and discomfort.

The surgical team was led by Dr Amit Javed, Senior Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Dr Narola Yanger, Principal Consultant for GI, GI Oncology, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. The doctors performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) in an hour-long procedure, relieving the patient of prolonged suffering.

The surgery was completed within an hour, and the patient was discharged in a stable condition within two days.

The demanding task of counting the gallstones began post-surgery, when the medical support team took several hours to tally the total—reportedly 8,125 stones.

Dr Amit Javed noted the rarity of the case and warned of the risks of delaying such procedures. 'This case is indeed rare, though not unprecedented. Gallstones can significantly multiply over time if left untreated. In this patient’s case, years of delay led to the accumulation of stones. Had the surgery been delayed further, it could have resulted in serious complications, including gallbladder infection and abdominal pain.'

He added, 'In more advanced stages, this could have progressed to pus formation within the gallbladder, thickening and fibrosis of the gallbladder wall, and even an increased risk of gallbladder cancer. Post-surgery, the patient is stable and has no discomfort. What sets this case apart is the exceptionally high number of stones removed. Most gallstones are composed of cholesterol and are often linked to obesity and high-cholesterol diets.'

Yash Rawat, Vice-President and Facility Director at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, said, 'This case was particularly challenging due to the massive number of gallstones present. Nonetheless, our team of doctors, led by Dr Amit Javed, handled it with exceptional skill. Clinical expertise and best-in-class care to manage such cases are the hallmarks of Fortis Hospital Gurugram, and we continuously endeavour to provide the highest level of care to save lives and achieve better outcomes.'

The elderly patient had been suffering from persistent abdominal pain, intermittent fever, loss of appetite, weakness, and a feeling of heaviness in the chest and back for several years.

(ANI)