NEW DELHI: A 70-year-old man in Haryana’s Gurugram has been relieved of years of severe pain after doctors at a private hospital removed an extraordinary 8,125 gallstones in a single operation, according to news agency ANI.
The surgery, performed at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, involved the laparoscopic removal of the patient’s gallbladder and lasted about an hour. The patient was discharged in stable condition within two days.
While the operation itself was swift, counting the gallstones took several hours. Hospital staff confirmed a total of 8,125 stones were extracted — an exceptionally high number in such cases.
Dr Amit Javed, Senior Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology, called the case rare but cautioned against delaying treatment. He said years of neglect had allowed the stones to multiply significantly, warning of potential complications such as gallbladder infection, severe pain, and even an increased risk of cancer.
“The patient is now stable and free of discomfort,” Dr Javed added.
Yash Rawat, Vice-President and Facility Director at the hospital, praised the surgical team for their expertise in managing the challenging procedure, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to advanced care.
The patient had endured persistent abdominal pain, recurrent fever, and weakness for years but is now recovering well.
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