Sharda Care Healthcity Successfully Removes Massive 16.5 kg Ovarian Tumour in High-Risk Patient

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynaecologic cancers that has the highest mortality rate

The mortality rate of ovarian cancer in India is 2.3 and 2.02 per 100,000 cases

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Greater Noida/New Delhi, April 21, 2025:

Recently, a 58-year-old lady was successfully treated at Sharda Care Healthcity, a leading super-speciality hospital, for the successful removal of a 16.5 kg ovarian tumour. The patient came to the hospital with frail nutritional status, being severely undernourished and underweight, with compromised lung function, and the sheer size of the tumour. Additionally, she had trouble in breathing and had partial pneumonia. Upon initial cancer diagnosis it was revealed that her tumour, has grown rapidly due to delay in treatment and looking at the criticality of the patient, a multidisciplinary team of doctors, led by Dr. Hemkant Verma, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist, Sharda Care – Healthcity, swiftly performed the surgery.

Ovarian cancer has emerged as one of the most common malignancies affecting women in India. As per the resent research by Age Specific Incidence Rate (ASIR) ovarian cancer begins and increases from 35 years of age and reaches a peak between the ages 55-642. Tertiary and quaternary care centres like Sharda Care Healthcity can match international success rates with superior infrastructure, teams specialising in high-risk cancer cases with India’s largest level 1 emergency, doctors, nurses and physiotherapists to cater to high-risk surgeries.

Dr. Hemkant Verma, Surgical Oncologist, Cancer Surgery, Cancer Treatment, Sharda Care – Healthcity said, “Ovarian cancer is becoming an increasingly common and concerning health issue among women, especially due to its silent progression and late detection. In this patient’s case, the tumour had grown massive due to a prolonged delay in treatment therefore it was extremely urgent and critical for us to remove the tumour. With the team’s dedication and medical expertise, we were able to successfully remove the tumour. Hence, early diagnosis through routine check-ups and timely intervention can significantly improve outcomes. Women should prioritize regular gynaecological screenings, maintain a healthy diet, engage in physical activity, and not overlook persistent symptoms like bloating or abdominal discomfort.” The patient post-surgery, expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am thankful to the doctors and staff at Sharda Care Healthcity for giving me a second chance at life. Their expertise and care were truly remarkable”.

The patient and her family expressed profound gratitude for the care received at Sharda Care Healthcity. They sought medical help at various hospitals before coming to Sharda Care Healthcity. The family was thankful for the exceptional care that the doctors provided to the patient in saving her life.

Rishabh Gupta, Vice President, Sharda Care – Healthcity, said, “Such incidence highlights the importance of timely intervention and expert care. We at Sharda Care Healthcity are committed to delivering advanced, compassionate, and evidence-based medical care to our patients. When the patient was admitted at Sharda Care Healthcity, our team of doctors provided the best medical treatment despite the significant risks involved. Through innovation and quality in healthcare, we always work to improve patient safety and treatment results.