Argus News - Odisha Doctors Remove Rare 10-Kg Tumour at VIMSAR Burla

Sambalpur, Dec 17: A rare and complex surgery was successfully performed at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VSSIMSAR or VIMSAR), Burla, where doctors removed an unusually large tumour weighing nearly 10 kilograms from a patient’s neck.

The achievement has drawn widespread appreciation for the medical team’s expertise and precision.

The patient, Govinda Rana from Titilagarh in Balangir district, had been living with the tumour for almost 25 years. What began as a small swelling gradually grew to a massive size, severely affecting his daily life and causing increasing discomfort.

As the tumour became infected, his condition worsened, prompting him to seek treatment at VIMSAR’s ENT department.

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Upon admission, doctors conducted detailed examinations and decided that surgical removal was the only viable option. Given the tumour’s size, weight, and long duration, the procedure posed significant challenges, including risks related to blood loss, nerve damage, and airway complications. Despite these hurdles, the surgical team proceeded with careful planning.

After hours of meticulous effort, the doctors successfully removed the tumour, which weighed approximately 9.8 kilograms. The surgery was hailed as one of the rarest and most demanding procedures performed at the institute in recent years.

Hospital authorities confirmed that the patient is now recovering well and is in stable condition. His improved health has brought relief to his family, who had been struggling with the emotional and physical burden of his long‑standing condition.

Medical experts at VIMSAR noted that such large tumours are extremely uncommon and require advanced surgical skill and coordinated teamwork. They also emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and timely medical intervention to prevent complications.