Rare Laparoscopic Surgery at Fortis Hospital Stuns Medical Community; Patient Had Delayed Treatment for Years Despite Severe Symptoms
New Delhi: In an astonishing feat of modern medicine, doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, successfully removed a staggering 8,125 gallstones from the stomach of a 70-year-old man. The rare and complex surgery not only saved the patient’s life but also stunned the medical fraternity across the country.
The patient had reportedly been suffering from chronic abdominal pain, recurring fevers, appetite loss, and discomfort in the chest and back for years. Yet, despite these persistent symptoms, he chose to delay medical intervention—a decision that nearly cost him dearly.
It was only when his condition deteriorated significantly that an ultrasound revealed a severely compromised gallbladder filled with thousands of stones. Doctors promptly advised an emergency laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, which was successfully conducted on May 12.
“This is a rare case. It’s not that special medically, but delaying treatment led to the accumulation of thousands of stones,”
said Dr. Amit Javed, Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology and one of the lead surgeons on the case.
“If the treatment had been delayed further, it could have resulted in life-threatening complications.”
While the surgical removal of the gallbladder itself was completed within an hour, it took nearly six additional hours for the team to count each of the 8,125 stones—a number that shocked even the most seasoned professionals.
Doctors explained that gallstones form primarily due to cholesterol imbalance and grow larger and more numerous when left untreated. In extreme cases, like this one, delayed medical care can lead to:
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Pus formation within the gallbladder
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Thickening of the gallbladder wall
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Fibrosis
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A significantly increased risk of gallbladder cancer
“In such cases, time is not just money—it’s survival,” said a senior consultant at the hospital.
“We urge the public not to ignore prolonged abdominal pain or digestive issues.”
The patient, who initially hesitated to opt for surgery, is now recovering well and was discharged just two days post-surgery, showcasing the efficacy of minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.
This case is expected to be documented for medical literature; as such, high stone counts in a single gallbladder surgery are exceptionally rare worldwide.
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