A 37-year-old woman, Mala Devi, was admitted to the emergency department at Regency Hospital, Gorakhpur, after she complained of severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, and abdominal bloating. Medical investigations revealed that she was suffering from intestinal obstruction and a ruptured intestine, posing a serious threat to her life.
The patient had previously undergone three cesarean sections, due to which adhesions (scar tissue) had formed inside her abdomen, causing the intestine to stick to the scars. This led to the intestinal blockage and eventually resulted in intestinal rupture.
Given the critical condition, immediate emergency surgery was required. After a thorough evaluation, Dr Rohit Prasad Bhatt, Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology at Regency Hospital, decided to perform the surgery. During the procedure, the surgical team, including ICU critical care specialists Dr Anand Kumar Singh and Dr Ashutosh Tiwari, along with Dr Harbhajan Singh Saini, Head of the Anaesthesia Department, worked together to complete this complex surgery and give Mala Devi a new lease on life.
Explaining the case, Dr Rohit Prasad Bhatt said, “We immediately admitted the patient and initiated rapid treatment. During surgery, the ruptured intestine was treated, and to save the patient’s life, an ileostomy stoma was created.
For joining the intestine, we used the stapler technique. This is a modern surgical method in which a special medical stapler is used instead of traditional sutures to connect the intestine or other tissues. Small medical staples ensure faster, stronger, and safer joining, reduce the risk of leakage, shorten surgery time, and help the patient recover more quickly.”
He further added that the patient stayed in the hospital for about 8–10 days and gradually became stable. Approximately one and a half months later, once her condition returned to normal, the ileostomy closure was also successfully performed. “Today, the patient is completely healthy, experiencing no discomfort, and is able to carry out her daily activities comfortably. The family is also very satisfied with the outcome,” he said.
Dr. Bhatt emphasised that timely surgery and continuous post-operative care played a crucial role in saving the patient’s life. “Joining the intestine immediately in a weak condition can be risky due to the possibility of leakage.
Therefore, as a precaution, a stoma was created and later closed after 1.5–2 months once the patient’s condition improved. Regency Hospital offers expert surgical care for complex conditions related to the intestine, abdomen, liver, and digestive system, and we are always prepared to provide prompt and safe treatment in emergencies,” he added.