Kolkata: Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, a unit of one
of India’s leading healthcare networks, Manipal Hospitals Group, has
successfully treated a large and complex incisional hernia in a 45-year-old
woman from Agartala, Tripura, using advanced minimally invasive, keyhole surgery.
The patient, Nupur Sarkar, a school teacher, underwent Laparoscopic
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction under the care of Dr. Sumanta Dey, Senior Consultant
and HOD - Robotic, Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Gastrointestinal
Surgery, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass.
Nupur’s journey of courage began three
years ago when her husband was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and required a
liver transplant. As the only suitable donor available at the time, she donated
a part of her liver to save his life. While her husband recovered well
and now leads a stable life, Nupur continued to manage her professional and
household responsibilities with very little rest. Over time, she developed a large
incisional hernia at the site of her earlier surgery, which gradually
became complex and uncomfortable, affecting her daily life.
Concerned about undergoing another major
open surgery, she began looking for a minimally invasive treatment options and
travelled from Agartala to Kolkata for expert care. After a comprehensive
evaluation, the surgical team at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass confirmed that
despite the complexity of the hernia and her surgical history, it could be
treated using advanced laparoscopic techniques.
In early December, the patient underwent Laparoscopic
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, a highly specialised procedure that lasted
nearly three hours by Dr. Sumanta Dey supported by expert anaesthetists and a
skilled OT team. The surgery was completed entirely through key-hole
incisions, avoiding a large open cut and significantly reducing surgical
trauma.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Sumanta Dey
said, “the patient presented with a large, complex incisional hernia following
previous major abdominal surgery, which always poses significant technical
challenges. However, with advanced laparoscopic techniques, we were able to
reconstruct the abdominal wall effectively while minimising surgical trauma.
When she woke up from anesthesia, the first question she asked was, ‘Was it
done laparoscopically?’ When we told her yes, the relief and joy on her face
was incredibly rewarding. Moments like these are what give a surgeon true
satisfaction.”
Her recovery after surgery was smooth and
almost painless. She was able to start walking within four hours of the
procedure and was discharged the next day. At her follow-up visit
fifteen days later, she was in excellent health and had resumed her normal
activities with renewed confidence.
Expressing her gratitude, Nupur Sarkar
said, “After donating my liver to save my husband, I was emotionally and
physically terrified of facing another surgery, especially an open one. I had
already been through so much. From the moment I stepped into Manipal
Hospital EM Bypass, the doctors didn’t just treat me, they reassured me and
gave me courage. Knowing my surgery was done laparoscopic surgery, I felt like
a huge weight had been lifted off my chest. I could walk the same day and
return home the next. I will always be grateful to Dr. Sumanta Dey and the
entire team for helping me heal with such care and compassion.”
This successful case highlights the growing
role of advanced laparoscopic surgery in treating complex abdominal conditions,
even in patients with a history of major surgeries, and reflects Manipal
Hospital EM Bypass’s continued focus on patient-centric, minimally invasive,
and high-quality surgical care.