Kurnool: Doctors at the Government General Hospital in Kurnool successfully carried out a complex multi-procedure surgery on a 75-year-old woman from Dhone area of Nandyal district, marking a significant medical achievement.
The patient, identified as Lakshmi Devi, had been suffering from persistent lower abdominal pain for the past three months before seeking treatment at the hospital's surgical department.
Following detailed clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests, doctors identified a rare condition mucocele of the appendix along with abnormal changes measuring approximately 2 cm in the surrounding region.
Additionally, a large cyst measuring 13×8×9 cm was detected in the left ovary, making the case more complicated and requiring a carefully planned surgical intervention.
Considering the patient's condition, the medical team decided to perform a combination of major procedures, including a right hemicolectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
The surgery was successfully conducted on April 29, 2026. Post-surgery, the patient's condition remained stable, and she recovered without any complications, hospital authorities confirmed on Monday.
The surgery was led by Unit-5 Chief Dr K Madhavi Shyamala, along with Surgical Oncology Associate Professor Dr S Chaitanya Vani and Assistant Professors Dr DV Chandra Reddy and Dr S Shruti.
The anesthesia team, headed by HOD and Professor Dr Sudheer, along with Professor Dr Ramashiva Naik, Associate Professor Dr Arunalatha, and Assistant Professor Dr Shiva Kumar, played a crucial role. Hospital Superintendent Dr Venkateswarlu and Head of the Surgical Department Dr P Haricharan congratulated the team, stating that the success was the result of coordinated efforts by doctors and postgraduate students.