GPHC team successfully removes 15kg renal tumour from Essequibo woman

A life-saving surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has resulted in the successful removal of a massive tumour, performed on a 44-year-old female patient from Essequibo Coast.
The procedur

e was performed by the Chief Consultant Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Rafi Rozan, along with his expert team. They managed to successfully remove a massive intra-abdominal tumour, suspected to be ovarian in origin.
According to the GPHC, the patient was enduring persistent abdominal discomfort, pain, and bloating for several months, prompting her to seek medical attention. Diagnostic tests, including ultrasounds, tumour markers, and CT scans, revealed the presence of a large intra-abdominal suspected ovarian tumour.
Under the guidance of Dr Rozan, a renowned gynaecological surgeon specialising in complex surgeries, the patient underwent extensive counselling and consultations. The risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of the comprehensive laparotomy, also called open abdominal surgery, were thoroughly explained to the patient and her family.
During the surgery, the team exercised precision and care to mitigate potential complications. To their surprise, it was discovered that the tumour was not ovarian but rather renal.
Dr Rozan recalled consulting with Urologist Dr Rajendra Sookraj, who noted it was the largest kidney mass he had ever seen, measuring approximately 72 centimetres in diameter and weighing an astonishing 15.8 kilograms or 34.7 pounds.
Following the successful surgery, the patient received diligent post-operative care, including pain management and support for a smooth recovery. Dr Rozan and his team closely monitored the patient’s progress, conducting regular examinations and follow-up tests to detect any signs of complications.
“Despite initial difficulty regaining balance while walking due to the weight loss from the tumour, the patient’s recovery progressed remarkably well. Gradually regaining strength and mobility, she improved each day under the watchful care of Dr Rafi Rozan and his dedicated medical team,” said the GPHC.
The success of this intricate surgery, the hospital added, underscores the expertise and commitment of the medical professionals at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing medical capabilities.
Just a few weeks ago, the GPHC facilitated a surgery where a colossal intra-abdominal mass was removed – a condition which triggered multiple organ failures and placed the patient’s life on a precarious edge.
That 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.
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.
Under the skilled leadership of Dr Rozan, a multidisciplinary team orchestrated a life-saving surgery.