Doctors Successfully Operate on 61-Year-Old Prostate Cancer Patient

By Tricitynews Reporter

Ambala, Sept. 28, 2021:- The Urology team at Fortis Hospital Mohali performed a life-saving surgery on a 61-year-old patient, who was suffering from prostate cancer, using the revolutionary 4^th generation robotic machine – Da Vinci. A team of doctors led by Dr Manish Ahuja, Consultant, Urology, Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Fortis Mohali, performed the robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

On presentation, the 61-year-old patient, Rajesh Kumar Kuchhal, complained of frequent urination and intense pain in the pelvic area. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test showed the patient’s serum levels were elevated and the MRI of the pelvis revealed that he had prostate cancer (Stage 1). Further, the PET-CT scan revealed an ill-defined PSMA expressing soft tissue nodule involving the peripheral zone of the prostate along with the right posterolateral aspect suggestive of primary mitotic pathology.

Dr Manish Ahuja, Consultant, Urology, Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery, Fortis Hospital Mohali, said that the prostrate is the male reproductive gland which can enlarge due to hormonal changes after the age of 50. At times these enlargements can be cancerous in nature. However, if detected in time, the gland can be removed, and the growth of the tumor stemmed. Several complicated and delicate surgeries are done with greater precision using robot-assisted technology. He added further that it is the latest form of minimal invasive surgery and provides a 3D view of the operative field via a special camera inserted into the body of the patient. Parts of the body which are difficult to reach with the human hand can be accessed through robot-assisted arms that can rotate 360 degrees. Patients have minimal blood loss, less scarring and the recovery process is faster. In this case we performed a radical prostatectomy through robot-assisted arms and the diseased gland was removed. The patient was discharged five days after the medical procedure and has recovered fully.

Thanking Fortis Hospital Mohali, the 61-year-old patient Rajesh Kumar Kuchhal said that he approached several hospitals but was not satisfied with their suggested line of treatment. He was in severe pain and finally approached Fortis Hospital Mohali where he met Dr Manish Ahuja. He studied his case thoroughly and explained that the right treatment approach for him involved robotic surgery. He has now recovered and is feeling energetic. He has no problem in walking and performing his daily tasks. He recommends robotic surgery to anyone facing prostate complications.