Unbelievable Discovery: Metallic Needle Found After Six Years of Pain

In a medical marvel, a team of surgeons led by Dr. Arjun Goel, Senior Consultant & Head, General & Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sarvodaya Hospital, Sec 8, Faridabad successfully removed a 9 cm long metallic needle from the abdomen of a 35-year-old chef, Bablu, who had been enduring excruciating abdominal pain for the past six years.

 

Bablu, a resident of Gurugram, had been living with the unrelenting pain for years. Despite numerous consultations and suggestions for open surgery, the underlying cause of his suffering remained elusive. With no history of ingesting a foreign object, the case was deemed one in a million.

Opting for a minimally invasive approach, Dr. Goel and his team performed a laparoscopic surgery on Bablu. The procedure, classified as a semi-emergency, was a high-stakes endeavor given the patient's prolonged suffering and the unknown nature of the issue.

To the astonishment of the surgical team, they discovered the culprit: a 9 cm metallic needle lodged dangerously close to the abdomen's major blood vessels. The successful removal of the foreign object marked a turning point in Bablu's life, and he was discharged the following day, with dietary restrictions lifted on the same evening.

This extraordinary case highlights the complexities and challenges faced by medical professionals in diagnosing and treating chronic pain. Dr. Goel's expertise and the team's adeptness in laparoscopic surgery have undoubtedly saved Bablu from further complications and restored his quality of life.