2 unique Cancer cases from Bangladesh with advanced Robotic surgeries
Agency
CHITTAGONG (BANGLADESH), July 28 2022: Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, the first & only Proton Therapy Centre in South Asia & the Middle East performed two unique robotic assisted surgeries to save lives of Bangladeshi patients suffering from cancer. Robot-assisted surgery integrates advanced computer technology with the experience of skilled surgeons to help the patient in smoother and faster recovery from major operations, reduce instances of infections, and patient’s length of stay at the facility.
First case to be witnessed in Chennai was of low grade Mucoepedermoid Carcinoma in lower end of trachea in a 14-year-old boy Md Rubayat Mahmud. He was presented with acute respiratory distress and was diagnosed with a tracheal tumour in Bangladesh, which was completely blocking the right main stem bronchus.
At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, under the care of Dr Khader Hussain, Consultant, Surgical Oncologist (Thoracic) & Robotic Surgeon, post evaluation with bronchoscopy, results showed residual tumour on the right anterolateral wall of the trahea about 2 cm from the carina. To treat the disease, he underwent robotic-assisted tracheal resection and reconstruction plus comprehensive mediastinal nodal dissection.
Postoperatively, he recovered steadily without any complication and post-op bronchoscopy showed complete healing of the surgical site of the trachea.
Humaun Morshad, 53-year-old gentleman complained of bleeding per rectum with haemoglobin of 4 due to Colon Cancer. While discussing the case, it was discovered that he had history of Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) and had an angioplasty done recently in March 2022 with ejection fraction of only 35 percent.
Thorough analysis showcased the case of thyroid cancer. The patients current condition posed high risk because of his cardiac status and dual malignancy.
After cardiology consultation and anaesthesia consultation, he was treated with Robotic Radical Right Hemicolecotmy and conventional right Hemithyoidectomy by Dr Venkat P, Consultant - Surgical Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon and Dr Priya Kapoor, Surgical Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon.
Dr Venkat P, Consultant, Surgical Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “I am extremely delighted with Mr. Humaun Morshad’s recovery and glad that our efforts to recover dual cancers were successful. The decision to perform robotic surgery helped in early recovery and less blood loss. At APCC, high risk cases are managed in specialised tertiary centre with excellent facilities. The advanced surgical techniques and availability of technology has improved chances of saving patient’s life at even advanced stages and critical complications.”
Dr Khader Hussain, Consultant, Surgical Oncologist (Thoracic) & Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “The case of Md Rubayat Mahmud was the first one ever witnessed in Chennai. The patient had been in constant struggle due to acute respiratory difficulty. The prior surgery he underwent of intra-bronchial incomplete resection/laserisation of the tumour made the case more critical and urgent. We decided to go for robotic-assisted tracheal resection, reconstruction with 3 tracheal rings and comprehensive mediastinal nodal dissection. This robotic treatment enabled us to treat the patient quickly yet with best precision to ensure fastest recovery. On day 10, the tests showed complete healing of the surgical site of the trachea.”
On the occasion, Dr Rakesh Jalali, Medical Director, Lead - Neuro Oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre said, “At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, we prioritise our patients over everything. The treatments are well customised to ensure our patients are treated with finesse and recover steadily. When a patient onboards the journey to lead a cancer-free life, we hold their hands and stand by them. We hope that we continue to touch lives across the world. It is a matter of pride that patients from SAARC put their trust and life in the hands of doctors at Apollo.”