Performing laparoscopic nephrectomy for a Laotian patient

Today, July 13, information from Quang Tri General Hospital said that the unit had just successfully performed retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery to remove the right kidney with pus from a Lao patient.

CT scan image of the patient before surgery - Photo: Provincial General Hospital

Specifically, patient HTM (40 years old), Lao nationality, was hospitalized with high fever, abdominal cramps in the hip area, large abdomen on the right side, the size of an 8-month pregnant woman.

According to the patient, this condition has been occurring for 10 years but due to economic difficulties, the patient did not go to the hospital. For the past 3 years, the patient's abdomen has been getting bigger and bigger.

Through the examination combined with test results, ultrasound and abdominal CT scan, the doctors discovered that the patient's kidney had grade 4 hydronephrosis due to ureteral stones (kidney parenchyma was only like a piece of paper) accompanied by symptoms of infection. Patient M. was diagnosed with grade 4 pyonephrosis in the right kidney, with loss of function.

After surgery, patient M's health has stabilized and is currently being monitored by doctors - Photo: Provincial General Hospital

On July 12, 2024, the patient had his right kidney, which was filled with pus and lost its function, removed by Dr. Phan Khanh Viet, Head of the Department of General Surgery, and other laparoscopic surgeons.

During the surgery, due to the inflammation and adhesions along with the large kidney, the relative changes in anatomy made it difficult for the doctors to separate it. 4.5 liters of pus were drained from the patient's right kidney.

Speaking to reporters, Dr. Phan Khanh Viet, Head of the General Surgery Department, said the endoscopic surgery was successful. Thanks to the endoscopic surgery, the patient recovered sooner and can now sit up and walk easily.

Through this, Dr. Phan Khanh Viet recommends that people should have regular check-ups or go to the hospital for examination when there are unusual symptoms, to avoid the disease getting worse.

Truc Phuong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/benh-vien-da-khoa-tinh-quang-tri-thuc-hien-phau-thuat-noi-soi-cat-than-cho-benh-nhan-nguoi-lao-186903.htm