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AIIMS Bhubaneswar has achieved medical excellence and a major milestone by successfully removing an 8.7 kg kidney mass—the largest ever reported in India—from a 50-year-old man suffering from Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), official sources said on Friday.
The patient from Nayagarh district had been suffering from severe pain and discomfort due to the massive kidney. The surgery brought great relief and marked the end of a long-standing struggle with the mass. He is now stable and recovering well, informed the AIIMS Bhubaneswar doctors who conducted the surgery.
About The Surgery
The five-hour high-risk surgery was led by Dr. Manoj Kumar Das, Associate Professor of Urology, Dr. Sambit Tripathy, Assistant Professor, and a team of young resident doctors — Dr. Saharsh, Dr. Mithlesh, Dr. Huzaifa, Dr. Sabique, and Dr. Sachin.
The challenging operation was made possible through the critical support of the anesthesia team led by Dr. Pooja Bihani, with resident doctors
“This was not just a medical success but a story of trust and teamwork. We thank the patient and his family for their faith, and our institute for the support that made this possible,” said Dr Das.
This surgery marks a new chapter in urology and highlights AIIMS Bhubaneswar as a centre of advanced, compassionate care.
