In a groundbreaking medical achievement, HCG EKO Cancer Centre in Newtown, Kolkata, recently performed the complex robot-assisted right hepatectomy on a 65-years-old Mr. Pankaj (name changed), who was suffering from liver cancer. The successful surgery was performed by Dr. S. K. Bala, Senior Surgical Oncologist, HCG Kolkata and Dr. Devendra Parikh, Senior Robotic Cancer Surgeon, HCG Ahmedabad, marking a historic milestone for the first time in Eastern India.
Mr. Pankaj was diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was referred to Dr. S.K. Bala at HCG EKO Cancer Centre a leading cancer center in eastern India that handles robot-assisted cancer surgeries for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pancreas cancers. After evaluating his test reports, Bala recommended a robotic-assisted Right Hepatectomy surgery, known for its precision and minimal invasive approach. The surgery involved the removal of 60-70% of the liver, leaving only 30-40% of the normal liver. Liver cancers are rare, making this surgery complex and rarer operable cases.
Mr. Pankaj expressed gratitude for the life-changing decision of opting for robot-assisted surgery, expressing gratitude to Dr. S.K. Bala and the HCG EKO Cancer Centre team for their expertise in ensuring his swift recovery and normalcy. Dr. S. K. Bala, Senior Surgical Oncologist, HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata, said“This case underscores the power of innovation in healthcare and fuels our commitment to pushing boundaries for the benefit of our patients.”
