Rare Pancreatic Tumour in a Woman from Mauritius

A 55-year-old woman from Mauritius was experiencing sudden and severe drops in blood sugar levels. If she did not eat frequently, she would suffer from dizziness and even lose consciousness. When she consulted doctors in Mauritius, medical investigations revealed that she was suffering from a rare pancreatic tumour known as an insulinoma.

As the condition required a highly complex surgical procedure, doctors in Mauritius advised that surgery was not feasible there and referred her to Hyderabad for advanced treatment. She was admitted to KIMS Kondapur Hospital, where she received treatment under the care of Dr C.H. Naveen Kumar, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic Surgeon.

Explaining the case, Dr Naveen Kumar said, “The patient came directly to KIMS Kondapur Hospital. Surgical removal of pancreatic tumours is generally very complex because suturing the pancreas is extremely challenging. We diagnosed her condition as an insulinoma, a rare type of pancreatic tumour. Along with my team, we successfully performed a highly complex surgery using a completely laparoscopic approach, making only small incisions to remove the tumour from the pancreas.”

He further added, “Since the tumour was very small, we used intraoperative ultrasound and advanced technologies to accurately locate and remove it. The surgery was completed successfully without any complications. Anaesthesia Dr Veerbhadra Rao and team supporting. Following the procedure, the patient recovered well and was discharged from the hospital after six days.”

The successful surgery highlights KIMS Kondapur Hospital’s expertise in handling rare and complex pancreatic conditions using advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques. We are one of the top most centres for robotic/lap HPB surgeries for both benign and cancers in the twin states.