“Thank you very much, Dr. Li, I feel much better now.” Recently, at the Shaoxing Second Hospital, 73-year-old Grandma Zheng excitedly said to Dr. Li Zhongshan of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery of the hospital.
It turns out that 7 years ago, Grandma Zheng felt something abnormal in her abdomen, but she never took it seriously and did not tell her family. It was not until a year ago that Grandma Zheng felt that her belly was getting bigger and bigger, as if she was pregnant, and she began to pay attention to it, so she went to the hospital for examination. On examination, the mass in her abdominal cavity had grown to a size of 16 cm. Since then, Grandma Zheng has also experienced symptoms such as upset stomach, flatulence, and constipation.
A few days ago, the anxious grandma Zheng came to the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery of Shaoxing Second Hospital. Dr. Li Zhongshan told Grandma Zheng that the huge tumor in her abdomen must be surgically removed as soon as possible. Enlargement will squeeze the body organs, affect the normal function of the organs, and eventually endanger life.
However, this operation is more difficult, because the tumor is closely adhered to the surrounding vital organs and blood vessels, and it is a “big test” to separate the tumor. In the face of the patient’s huge tumor, in order to maximize the safety of the operation and the smooth recovery of the patient, Dr. Li Zhongshan’s team conducted a multidisciplinary consultation with the urology department, gynecology department, and anesthesiology department before the operation to formulate the best operation plan in line with Grandma Zheng. and plans to ensure that patients receive standardized and individualized diagnosis and treatment, and make adequate preoperative preparations.
Afterwards, with the cooperation of the Department of Anesthesiology, the nursing team in the operating room and other departments, the operation was successfully performed on Grandma Zheng. During the operation, the doctor saw that the tumor had a very rich blood supply. During the separation process, it was also found that the tumor had invaded the back wall of the stomach, the tail of the pancreas, and some tissues such as the mesentery. After the operation, the “bomb” that had been lurking on Grandma Zheng’s body for many years was finally removed, and the bleeding during the operation was only about 50 milliliters.
The tumor specimen was measured by the doctor after surgery, the size was about 17 cm x 13 cm x 10 cm, and the weight was about 6 kg. After the operation, Grandma Zheng recovered well after individualized treatment and meticulous care. She was able to walk on the ground the next day after the operation and has been discharged from the hospital successfully.
According to Li Zhongshan, Grandma Zheng’s tumor is very large and has abundant collateral blood supply. As the tumor progresses, it often invades adjacent tissues and organs. Complete tumor resection is the most effective operation to prevent recurrence. method, but the operation is difficult and has many complications, which is extremely challenging. For such tumors, early detection and early treatment are the keys. He reminded the public that an annual abdominal B-ultrasound is still necessary.
(all media reporter Shen Xiao)