95-Year-Old Gets New Lease of Life: Rare Tumor Removed with Robotic Surgery in Patna

• A 95-year-old patient suffered from severe urination and defecation issues, going to the toilet 25-30 times daily, initially mistaken for constipation.
• Diagnosed with a rare 'Pre-sacral Tumor' at Jaiprabha Medanta Super Speciality Hospital in Patna, a condition unusual for elderly men.
• Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Associate Director of Oncology Surgery, successfully performed a complex 'Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery'.
• Robotic surgery offered a magnified 3D view and precise instrument control, crucial for operating in the narrow pelvic area while preserving vital nerves.
• The two-hour operation was successful, the tumor was non-cancerous, and the patient recovered quickly, discharged within 3-4 days with free treatment under a PPP model.

Why It Matters: A 95-year-old patient in Patna received a new lease of life after successful robotic surgery for a rare tumor.