Udaipur: In a remarkable demonstration of advanced surgical expertise and multidisciplinary care, specialists at Geetanjali Hospital, Udaipur, have successfully performed two rare and highly complex hydatid cyst surgeries during pregnancy, protecting both the mothers and their unborn babies.

The cases presented extraordinary medical challenges, requiring precise surgical intervention while simultaneously ensuring the safety and continued development of the pregnancies. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of specialists across multiple departments, both patients are now doing well and their pregnancies are progressing safely.

A Giant Cyst During a Precious IVF Pregnancy

The first case involved a woman in her 12th–13th week of an IVF pregnancy, who was suffering from severe and persistent pain caused by an enormous 18-centimetre hydatid cyst in the spleen.

With the pregnancy advancing, the risk of cyst rupture and splenic complications was increasing, potentially placing both the mother and fetus at serious risk. The complexity of the case had led several centres to decline surgery.

At Geetanjali Hospital, Dr. Hemant Jain, Senior Gastro, Liver and HPB Surgeon, and his team took on the challenging procedure. The affected spleen, along with the hydatid cyst, was successfully removed while the precious IVF pregnancy was preserved.

Multiple Cysts, One High-Risk Pregnancy

The second case involved a woman who was 16 weeks pregnant and had come to Geetanjali Hospital for routine antenatal care. Investigations revealed multiple large hydatid cysts involving the liver and abdomen.

After careful evaluation, Dr. Hemant Jain and his team successfully removed two large cysts from the liver and another large cyst from the abdomen. Despite the complexity of the surgery, both the mother and unborn baby remained safe, and the pregnancy continues to progress well.

When Every Decision Meant Protecting Two Lives

The success of both procedures was made possible by a closely coordinated multidisciplinary team.

Dr. Madhubala Chaudhary and Dr. Divya Chaudhary from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provided continuous fetal monitoring and specialised obstetric care during the procedures.

The Anaesthesia team comprising Dr. Alka, Dr. Seema and Dr. Anuj managed the high-risk anaesthesia requirements, ensuring that the surgeries were conducted with maximum attention to maternal and fetal safety.

Expertise, Technology and Teamwork Make the Difference

Dr. Hemant Jain said that surgery for hydatid cysts during pregnancy is exceptionally challenging because the medical team must simultaneously safeguard the mother and the developing fetus.

He highlighted that such complex cases require seamless coordination between surgical, obstetric and anaesthesia specialists, along with timely diagnosis, advanced technology and meticulous planning.

The successful outcomes of these two cases demonstrate the ability of Geetanjali Hospital to undertake complex and high-risk surgeries during pregnancy while keeping the safety of both mother and unborn child at the forefront.

Two difficult cases. Two successful surgeries. Two pregnancies protected — a powerful testament to precision, teamwork and specialised medical care at Geetanjali Hospital.