PMCH :Life Saved Through Advanced Thoracic Surgery
80-Year-Old Patient Recovers After Minimally Invasive Procedure
Udaipur, Doctors at Pacific Medical College and Hospital successfully performed a complex and life-saving thoracic surgery on an 80-year-old patient using a minimally invasive technique, giving him a new lease of life.
The elderly patient, a resident of Udaipur, had suffered injuries in an accident, leading to the accumulation of blood between the lungs and chest wall — a condition known as traumatic hemothorax. Due to delayed treatment, the collected blood had turned into solid clots, compressing the lungs and causing severe breathing difficulty, posing a serious threat to life.
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr. Anuj Mehta stated that the case was highly challenging due to the patient’s age and medical history. The patient had only 40% heart pumping capacity and had undergone bypass surgery nearly nine years ago. Additionally, he was on blood-thinning medication, increasing the risk of excessive bleeding during surgery.
Considering these risks, the team avoided conventional open chest surgery and opted for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). Through a small 2 cm incision, doctors used a camera-guided system to precisely remove the clotted blood from the lungs.
Dr. Mehta also acknowledged the timely role of Dr. Aamir Shaukat in ensuring that the patient reached the hospital promptly and received immediate expert care.
Cardiac anesthetist Dr. Sameer Goyal explained that post-operative management was equally critical. The anesthesia team closely monitored the patient, enabling successful extubation immediately after surgery. Within 24 hours, the patient was shifted from ICU to the general ward — a remarkable recovery considering his age.
The surgical team included Dr. Parth Sarathi, Dr. Nihar, Kuldeep, Lalit, and Sanjay, who played vital roles in the successful procedure.
Chairman Rahul Agrawal congratulated the team, stating that the hospital remains committed to providing world-class healthcare facilities to patients in South Rajasthan. He added that the thoracic surgery department’s continued success in handling complex cases with minimally invasive techniques brings hope to patients in the region.
The patient has now fully recovered and has been discharged from the hospital.
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