Nagpur, 1st April 2025 : AIIMS Nagpur has set a new benchmark in the field of medical science with the successful completion of a rare and complex surgery. The highly specialized procedure was carried out by a team of experienced surgeons, offering hope and a new lease of life to the patient.

A 23 year young Man, was suffering from Extra testicular Non-Seminomatous Germ cell tumour with extensive involvement abdominal Organs since June 2024. He has received chemotherapy for the same and most of the disease was well responded; however during the chemotherapy patient developed haemoptysis (blood in cough). The CT SCAN revealed a large residual tumour arising from right lobe of liver extending through diaphragm and infiltrating right lower lobe of lung. The doctors inferred that, this is the reason for the haemoptysis. As required chemotherapy was already given and patient was losing a lot of blood through cough; surgical intervention was the only solution. Considering the extensiveness of the tumor, the patient would have required excision of right half of liver with diaphragm along with lower lobe of right lung. However, most of the surgeons across the cities refused for such a major surgical resection. Hence the patient was referred to the Dept. of Surgical Oncology at AIIMS Nagpur. Dr Shubhada Khanapure, Associate professor Dept. of Surgical Oncology studied the case thoroughly and after deliberation with experts precisely planned the management.

The team at AIIMS Nagpur, led by Dr Shubhada Khanapure, flawlessly excised the right lobe of liver, diseased diaphragm and right lower lobe of lung in toto, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's mission to provide world-class healthcare. Dr. Jaykumar, Dr. Nirjhar Raj, Dr. Hemant Bodhankar and Dr. Neelesh Shrivastav and Dr. Nilesh Nagdeve played a vital role during surgery.   A team of skilled anaesthetists lead by Dr. Gajanan Chavan, Dr. Revanth and critical care specialist Dr. Suchita Meshram has managed the patient effectively.

The patient, who had been suffering from a rare and life-threatening condition, is currently in stable condition and made a full recovery. "We are incredibly proud of this achievement. It was a complex surgery, and it required seamless collaboration among various specialists. The successful outcome is a testament to the skill, dedication, and advanced technology available at AIIMS Nagpur. The surgery, which had been deemed too risky to perform at other centers, was made possible due to the state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained medical professionals at AIIMS Nagpur.," said Dr. Prashant P Joshi, Executive Director AIIMS Nagpur.

Dr. Manish Shrigirwar has made an extra effort to arrange all necessary material free of cost through MJPAY scheme.

This successful surgery not only adds to the growing reputation of AIIMS Nagpur but also highlights the institution’s commitment to advancing medical science and offering cutting-edge treatments to the people of Nagpur and beyond.

Dept. of Surgical Oncology at AIIMS Nagpur has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and giving comprehensive surgical management for all kinds of cancer patients. This rare surgery not only showcases the high level of expertise present at AIIMS Nagpur but also reflects the hospital's unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical science for the betterment of patients.

This rare surgery not only demonstrates the potential for advanced treatment options for cancer patients but also underscores AIIMS Nagpur’s status as a leader in medical field.