Medical College's Heart-Chest and Vascular Surgery Department Sets Another Record: 9 Lobectomy Surgeries in 20 Days and 13 in Two Months

Another Milestone for the Heart-Chest and Vascular Surgery Department of Medical College

Performed 9 Lobectomy Surgeries of the Lungs in 20 Days and a Total of 13 Lobectomy Surgeries of the Lungs in Two Months

Surgery Included Lobectomy for a 15-year-old Child with Fungal Infection (Aspergilloma) in the Upper Lobe of the Left Lung

Youngest Patient to Undergo Lobectomy Surgery of the Lungs to Date

Patients in these Operations Ranged from 15 to 70 Years Old

Raipur, The Department of Heart-Chest and Vascular Surgery at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur, affiliated with Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Smriti Medical College, has set a new record in the field of complex lung surgeries. In just 20 days, they successfully performed 9 lobectomies, bringing the total over the past two months to 13. These surgeries, which involve removing the infected portion of the lung, have given new life to patients. Among these were two emergency surgeries for patients experiencing severe bleeding with cough (hemoptysis). These complex surgeries, conducted with modern techniques and advanced lung staplers, have not only demonstrated the institution's expertise but also established Ambedkar Hospital as a leading institution for lung surgeries in Chhattisgarh.

According to Dr. Krishnakant Sahu, Head of the Department of Heart-Chest and Vascular Surgery, a lobectomy surgery involves removing a damaged part of the patient's lung. This is an extremely complex surgery. The department performs this surgery using state-of-the-art technology, including advanced lung staplers. This significantly reduces the risk of future complications like bronchopleural fistula. Performing such a high number of lobectomies in such a short period, compared to any private or government institution in Chhattisgarh, is a landmark achievement for the institution and a matter of pride for the state.

The primary reasons for lobectomy surgery in Chhattisgarh are Aspergilloma and Bronchiectasis in the lungs. Aspergilloma is caused by a fungus (Aspergillus niger). This infection typically affects patients with existing TB in their lungs or those with severely compromised immunity.

Aspergilloma commonly occurs in the upper lobe of the right lung because it provides a favorable environment for TB bacteria and aspergilloma fungus. Bronchiectasis is also a common condition following TB infection, where small cavities form within the lungs, leading to coughing up blood.

Vascular malformations and lung abscesses are significant causes of hemoptysis due to large cavities in the lungs.

Vascular malformations and lung cancer are also major causes of blood in sputum or phlegm. In cases where lung cancer is in its early stages, a lobectomy operation can lead to a complete cure.

This Heart, Chest, and Vascular Surgery Department performs the highest number of lung surgeries in all of Chhattisgarh. These include major procedures like lung decortication, lobectomy, segmentectomy, and pneumonectomy (complete removal of one lung). Generally, the institution performs 15 to 20 lobectomy surgeries annually. Patients seeking lung surgery come not only from Chhattisgarh but also from neighboring states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, which is a matter of pride for the institution.

All these operations are performed free of charge under the Ayushman Yojana. There are still some patients waiting for lobectomy surgery in our department.

What is Lobectomy Surgery: Our body has two lungs, the right and the left. The left lung consists of two lobes: the upper and lower lobes. Similarly, the right lung has three lobes: the upper, middle, and lower lobes.

If a lung disease such as aspergilloma, bronchiectasis, or lung tumor is confined to a specific part or lobe, that portion is surgically removed, which is medically termed a lobectomy. This involves an incision in the chest to separate the infected lung from other parts, and the infected lobe is removed using specialized techniques and lung staplers. The use of modern staplers significantly reduces post-operative complications like bronchopleural fistula. Patients are typically discharged within 6-8 days.