Rajasthan: Over 6,000 stones removed from 70-year-old man's gallbladder
What's the story
In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at a private hospital in Kota, Rajasthan, successfully removed 6,110 gallstones from a 70-year-old farmer. According to ETV Bharat, the patient had been suffering from stomach pain, vomiting, and other complications for several years. He decided to seek medical help and approached the hospital last week, following which a surgery was performed on him by Dr. Dinesh Jindal, a leading laparoscopic surgeon.
Medical details
Gallbladder size doubled due to stones
The patient's sonography revealed that his gallbladder was filled with stones, causing it to nearly double in size from 7x2 cm to 12x4 cm. Dr. Jindal highlighted the severity of this case, stating, "It was a critical case, as the stones in the gallbladder can cause serious harm to the patient. He could have suffered from inflammation in the pancreas, jaundice, and even cancer."
Post-operation
Surgery duration and patient's recovery
The operation itself lasted just 30 minutes, but counting the stones took hospital staff over two hours. Dr. Jindal noted that extra caution was necessary during surgery due to a hole in the gallbladder which could have allowed stones to spread in the stomach. "The patient was at risk of infection. That is why these stones were removed by placing the gallbladder in an endobag," he explained.
Risk factors
Possible causes of gallstones
The doctor said there are several potential causes for such a condition, including genetics, fast food consumption, fatty food intake, or rapid weight loss. However, in this particular case, the patient had a family history of a similar issue. "So, in his case, it seems it was genetic," he concluded. The patient was discharged the day after surgery and is completely fit now.