On World Cancer Day, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital creates history in the medical field

• - An extremely rare gallbladder cancer surgery bringing the theme “United by Unique” to life
• - An exceptionally complex 11-hour surgery removed cancer spread across six organs
• - First such cancer surgery of its kind in Uttarakhand

Dehradun. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Dehradun, has created history in the field of cancer treatment, instilling new hope even in cases once considered impossible. Under the leadership of senior cancer surgeon Dr. Ajit Tiwari, a highly complex, multi-organ surgery was successfully performed on a 40-year-old patient suffering from gallbladder cancer, a case previously deemed inoperable.

This case is especially significant because the cancer had spread from the gallbladder to the liver, bile duct, duodenum, pancreas, large intestine, and abdominal wall. The patient had earlier been refused treatment by several major hospitals in Uttarakhand and across the country.

Given the critical condition, the patient was first administered six cycles of chemotherapy, which effectively controlled the progression of the cancer. After reassessment showed improvement, this historic surgery—lasting nearly 11 hours—was undertaken. During the operation, all affected organs were removed simultaneously to completely eliminate the cancer, a procedure medically known as multivisceral surgery. Six organs were removed and subsequently reconstructed by reconnecting them.

The final histopathology report confirmed that the disease had been completely removed. Additionally, 23 lymph nodes, which commonly carry a risk of cancer spread, were also excised and were found to be completely cancer-free in the final examination.

The role of senior onco-anesthetist Dr. Nishith Govil was also extremely crucial. Maintaining anesthesia and patient stability during such a prolonged and major surgery is essential to ensure smooth post-operative recovery.

Following the surgery, the patient’s condition improved rapidly and he was discharged from the hospital in stable health on the eighth day. Dr. Ajit Tiwari stated that such an advanced level of surgery for gallbladder cancer is extremely rare worldwide and truly reflects the World Cancer Day theme “United by Unique.” This is the first case of its kind in Uttarakhand.

This remarkable success also conveys a powerful message: cancer is not incurable. With timely diagnosis, appropriate chemotherapy, and a coordinated effort by an experienced medical team, even the most complex cancer cases can be treated and lives can be saved.