AINU Chennai Achieves Medical Milestone with Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Chennai: The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Hospital in Chennai has successfully removed a 10cm kidney tumour from a 76-year-old woman using advanced laparoscopic surgery. This minimally invasive technique ensured minimal pain, faster recovery, and preservation of kidney function.
The surgery was led by Dr. Arun Kumar Balakrishnan, Managing Director, Chief Urologist, Uro-Oncologist, and Robotic Surgeon at AINU Chennai. Given the patient’s age and frail condition, open surgery would have been too taxing. Instead, the team opted for laparoscopic surgery to minimize trauma and promote swift recovery. The tumour was discovered incidentally during a routine health check-up, as the patient exhibited no symptoms. However, her medical history—40 years of hypertension, 10 years of hypothyroidism, chronic anaemia requiring multiple blood transfusions, and a frail 50kg frame—posed significant challenges.
Laparoscopic surgery, utilizing small incisions, a high-precision camera, and specialized instruments, offered multiple benefits in this case. These benefits included precise tumour removal with minimal blood loss, avoidance of major incisions, reduced postoperative pain, faster return to nutrition and healing, and shorter hospital stay. The laparoscopic approach allowed the medical team to safely excise the tumour while preserving surrounding vital organs, ensuring a smooth recovery for a high-risk patient.
The patient expressed her gratitude towards the medical team, saying, “Learning about the tumour was frightening, especially when other hospitals warned that open surgery could be risky due to my age and frailty. A family member recommended AINU Chennai, and from the first consultation, Dr. Arun Kumar Balakrishnan and his team instilled confidence. They explained every step clearly, and I felt secure. I’m now recovering well and feeling stronger daily.”
Dr. D. Venkat Subramaniam, Executive Director and Senior Urologist at AINU, highlighted the hospital’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology for patient-centred care. “AINU Chennai’s successful execution of this complex laparoscopic surgery highlights our commitment to ensuring optimal outcomes for high-risk patients, reinforcing AINU’s position as a leader in urological and nephrological care,” he said. Dr. Arun Kumar Balakrishnan added, “Our priority is to deliver safe, effective treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. This case exemplifies our commitment to achieving the best outcomes, even in challenging scenarios.”
