Narayana Hospital Barasat saves life of a farmer suffering from Hydatid cyst of liver


Laparoscopic closed pericystectomy with non-anatomical liver resection was performed by Dr. Pranoy Gupta, Consultant, GI & Minimal Access Surgery

Kolkata 12  December 2024: Narayana Hospital Barasat successfully performed a Laparoscopic closed pericystectomy with non-anatomical liver resection on a West Bengal based 68-year-old male farmer suffering from Hydatid disease of liver.

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by a certain kind of tapeworm. It can cause cysts to grow in the liver and other organs. Tapeworms usually live in hosts such as sheep and dogs. The infection is common in rural, underdeveloped areas where people raise livestock. Humans can get the disease if they accidentally eat or drink anything infected with the parasite. 

Dr. Pranoy Gupta, Consultant, Minimal Access GI Surgeon at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, led the team. This intricate procedure addressed an extremely rare and complex medical case.

Dr. Pranoy Gupta, Consultant, Minimal Access GI Surgeon at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, said, Hydatid disease tends to occur in rural, poor or underdeveloped areas. It is especially common among people who raise sheep or other livestock and also have stray dogs. The 68-year-old patient suffering from Hydatid has a history of keeping stray dogs as pets, raising suspicion for zoonotic infections. So, we decided to go for Laparoscopic closed pericystectomy with non-anatomical liver resection. This approach offers several advantages, including improved cosmesis, reduced pain, minimal blood loss, faster recovery, and lower risk of post-operative hernias.

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