CARE Hospitals Doctors Perform Rare Organ-Preserving Pancreatic Surgery on 33-Year-Old
Hyderabad 8th May: A 33-year-old woman from Ibrahimpatnam has successfully recovered after undergoing a rare organ-preserving pancreatic surgery at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, helping her avoid the risk of lifelong diabetes and digestive complications often associated with conventional pancreatic tumour surgeries.
What initially appeared to be a routine case of abdominal discomfort turned into a complex medical diagnosis when doctors identified a pancreatic tumour, a condition that is frequently detected late due to vague early symptoms.
In many such cases, surgeons are forced to remove a large portion of the pancreas, or sometimes the entire organ, leaving patients dependent on lifelong insulin therapy and digestive enzyme supplements. Given the patient’s young age, doctors opted for a more conservative and technically demanding approach aimed at preserving long-term pancreatic function.
The surgical team, led by Dr. Bhupathi Rajendra Prasad, performed a laparoscopic central pancreatectomy followed by Roux-en-Y pancreaticojejunostomy, an advanced minimally invasive procedure that removes only the tumour while preserving healthy pancreatic tissue.
According to the doctors, the surgery was particularly challenging because the patient had a soft pancreas and an extremely small pancreatic duct measuring just 2 mm, factors that significantly increase reconstruction complexity and post-operative risk.
Despite the challenges, the surgery was completed successfully, and the patient was discharged within five days.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Bhupathi Rajendra Prasad said the focus was not only on tumour removal but also on protecting the patient’s future quality of life. “When large portions of the pancreas are removed, patients may face lifelong complications such as diabetes and digestive disorders. In younger patients especially, preserving pancreatic function becomes extremely important. Performing this procedure laparoscopically in such complex anatomical conditions requires significant surgical precision,” he said.
Praveen Kumar Edla said the case reflects a broader shift in healthcare towards treatments that prioritise both clinical outcomes and long-term quality of life.
Doctors also stressed the importance of not ignoring persistent abdominal discomfort, even if symptoms appear mild, noting that early diagnosis can enable organ-preserving treatment options and significantly improve patient outcomes.
With complex gastrointestinal conditions increasingly being diagnosed among younger individuals, the case highlights the growing role of advanced minimally invasive surgery in improving recovery and preserving long-term health.