Partial Colectomy Treatment in India

Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old accountant and...

Aditya Gupta, a 58-year-old accountant and father of two, had always been health-conscious. For over a year, he experienced persistent, cramping abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and a change in his bowel habits, with alternating constipation and diarrhea. A colonoscopy, prompted by his primary care physician, revealed a suspicious mass in his descending colon. Biopsy confirmed it was a Stage II adenocarcinoma. His surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a laparoscopic partial colectomy to remove the cancerous segment and nearby lymph nodes. Aditya was terrified, not just of the cancer, but of the potential for a colostomy bag. The surgery was successful and minimally invasive. After a five-day hospital stay, he managed post-operative pain with medication and slowly reintroduced foods. Six months later, with clear scans and no need for further treatment, he is regaining strength and has returned to work part-time. Emotionally, he moved from a state of profound fear and vulnerability, feeling like he had failed his family, to one of immense gratitude and a renewed focus on life's simple joys, cherishing every moment with his loved ones.