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[Ten simultaneous operations in one patient].
Khirurgiia
|June 13, 2001
Summary
A 62-year-old woman underwent 10 complex surgeries in one session, including gynecological, oncological, and abdominal procedures. The patient experienced a favorable outcome following this extensive surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
Background:
- This case report details a complex surgical scenario involving a 62-year-old female patient.
- The patient presented with multiple, distinct pathologies requiring simultaneous surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A single surgical team performed ten distinct operations consecutively over a 3-hour and 45-minute period.
- Procedures included hysterectomy with adnexa, retroperitoneal fibrosarcoma resection, appendectomy, small bowel resection, rectal polypectomy, sigmoidorectostomy, ventral hernia repair, mammary gland resection, and removal of abdominal wall tumors.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a comprehensive suite of surgical procedures addressing gynecological, oncological, gastrointestinal, and reconstructive needs.
- All ten operations were completed within a single surgical session, demonstrating significant surgical efficiency and planning.
Implications:
- This case highlights the feasibility of performing extensive, multi-specialty surgical procedures in a single operative session for select patients.
- Successful completion of such complex cases underscores advancements in surgical techniques, patient selection, and perioperative management.
- The favorable outcome suggests potential benefits in reducing overall patient morbidity associated with multiple separate surgical interventions.