A 47-year-old man from Iraq, initially diagnosed with piles, was later found to have stage-4 rectal cancer, necessitating complex surgery in India. Despite prior misdiagnosis and weighing 122 kg, doctors at Manipal Hospital in Dwarka successfully treated him.
The patient also had peritoneal disease, a challenging condition treatable through CRS and HIPEC procedures. Despite the initial grim prognosis, the patient returned home with an improved quality of life, underscoring the significance of advanced medical solutions for complex conditions like cancer.
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Consultant – Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital, emphasized the importance of such advanced treatments in tackling cancer and enhancing patient outcomes.