GPHC team conducts life-saving operation to remove massive tumour

An extraordinary success story was recorded at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) when a colossal intra-abdominal mass was removed – a condition which triggered multiple organ failures and placed the patient’s life on a precarious edge.
The 47-year-old female patient arrived at the hospital’s doorstep with a daunting case in the form of a massive pelvic intra-abdominal mass. This tumour compressed the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder, rendering her anuric (not producing urine).
The hospital added that the ovaries and other abdominal organs faced compression, resulting in bowel and hepatic dysfunction. The compression syndrome of the aorta and vena cava further complicated matters, impacting corporal irrigation and drainage.
The tumour’s extensive reach even pushed against the diaphragm, limiting lung capacity and causing shortness of breath and poor oxygenation. To add to the complexity, the tumour pressed against the heart, restricting cardiac ejection function to less than 20 per cent.
Her journey began in the Gynaecology Unit and progressed to the Cardiac and Intensive Care Unit, marking the patient as critically ill with a reserved prognosis.
However, GPHC’s unwavering commitment to patient care took centre stage. Under the skilled leadership of Dr Rafi Rozan, Consultant and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a multidisciplinary team orchestrated a life-saving surgery.
“The meticulous planning and strategic management involved nursing, anaesthesiology, cardiology, and intensive care. The patient’s family was integral to the decision-making process, understanding the gravity of the situation. With trust and confidence placed in Dr Rafi Rozan and his team, the surgery unfolded—a complex endeavour due to the tumour’s size and fused adhesion with surrounding structures,” the hospital outlined.
Postoperatively, the patient’s recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. She has regained normal bodily functions and has been discharged from the hospital, ready to spend the Christmas season with her loved ones.
Dr Rozan, reflecting on the experience, highlighted the power of positive attitude, strength, and determination in facing such challenging cases.
The institution also added, “This success story stands as a testament to the collaborative effort of combined specialty services. At GPHC, we celebrate not only medical triumphs but also the spirit of teamwork that paves the way for success, even in the most challenging cases.”