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mesenteric tumor surgery

Laparoscopic / Minimally invasive surgery for mesenteric tumor


Mesenteric liver tumors involving central part of mesentery around important blood vessels are uncommon. These usually include GIST, NET, desmoid, or sarcomas. These are difficult to resesct, often need intestinal resection and need open surgery to protect important blood vessels. Hence resection of these tumors is considered a challenging surgery. While laparoscopic surgery / Minimally invasive surgery has settled as a routine for many other abdominal surgeries like gall bladder, appendix, colon, spleen etcetera; laparoscopic resection of central mesenteric tumor is still considered to be reserved for few specialist surgeons and centres in the world. We are proud to say that we are part of this select group of surgeons performing laparoscopic central mesenteric tumor resection in appropriately selected patients. We would like to showcase one such patient who recently underwent a laparoscopic resection with us.

A 45 year old gentleman presented to us with vague abdominal pain. CT showed a large 6-7 cm tumor in the central mesentery sitting on important intestinal blood vessels. A CT guided biopsy proved it to be a sarcoma. The patient was obese but tumor seemed amenable for a laparoscopic surgery wherein the tumor was removed. Patient was discharged by 5th postoperative day.

Laparoscopic mesenteric surgery is ideal in small peripheral located tumors. However can be done even for large tumors close to major blood vessels as in our case depending upon surgeon experience.

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Advantages of laparoscopic surgery

  • Small incisions
  • No cutting of muscles
  • Less risk of incisional hernia
  • Less pain
  • Quicker mobilisation
  • Short hospital stay

Disadvantages / limitations

  • May need longer operative time.
  • Not suitable for all patients
  • Does require at least a small incision to remove the specimen organs.
  • Requires high level of laparoscopic surgical skills.

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Timing: Monday To Friday - 9am To 5pm & Saturday 9am To 2pm
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Address: Lilavati Hospital, A-791, Bandra Reclamation Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

For Appointment call: 09821046391

Timing: Saturday 9am To 10am
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Address: 93, ACI Hospital, 95, August Kranti Rd, Kemps Corner, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400036

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Address: Raheja Rugnalaya Marg, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016

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