Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi successfully performed an operation that brought new life to one woman. This surgery was complex because the woman's height was only 98 centimeters, and her weight was 22 kilograms.
Due to the severe frailty of her physical structure and bones, numerous difficulties arose during the operation. Nevertheless, the team of doctors completed the hysterectomy procedure in just 90 minutes. The woman is now in good condition and was discharged from AIIMS on the third day after the operation.
The main cause of the severe lower abdominal pain in the patient was conditions such as deep endometriosis and adenomyosis. Given the woman's condition, the decision was made to perform surgical removal of the uterus. The patient was 44 years old and suffered from severe osteoporosis and endometriosis, which made the operation a serious challenge for the doctors. However, thanks to the use of special techniques and extreme caution, the team managed to complete the operation.
Professor Dr. Rita Mahai and Dr. Swati Tomar from the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at AIIMS New Delhi led this operation. Dr. Rita noted that the woman's bones were very fragile. Since she had osteoporosis, the risk of fractures was increased. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density decreases, making bones weak and delicate, and even slight pressure or trauma can lead to a fracture.
The woman's height and weight were also significantly below normal. Therefore, during the operation, it was critically important to keep her body in the correct position to avoid unnecessary pressure on the bones. Furthermore, special care was required when administering anesthesia and ensuring airway patency.
The AIIMS team developed an operation plan taking into account the woman's physical condition. A special setup was organized during the procedure to keep the body in a horizontal position. Laparoscopic technique was used in this operation, which allows intervention through small incisions using a camera and specialized equipment, instead of large cuts on the abdomen. This often leads to reduced pain and faster patient recovery. The operation, which lasted about 90 minutes, was successful. The patient's recovery went well, and she was allowed to leave the hospital on the third day.