Clinicians reveal a potential new approach to
treatment
CHENNAI,
India, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a
groundbreaking medical feat, LiverIndia's Dr Karthik Mathivanan, a renowned Liver Transplant
surgeon in Chennai with over 15
years of experience in multi-organ transplant surgery, has
successfully utilised the emerging field of transplant oncology to
treat a rare and aggressive form of Intra Hepatic
Cholangiocarcinoma in a young patient at MGM Hospital Chennai.
In 2023, a Polish paediatrician (31yrs female) diagnosed with
advanced-stage Bile duct cancer faced significant challenges in
treatment and prognosis. The CT and MRI revealed a large lesion of
8 x 7 cm size in the right lobe of her liver and several smaller
ones (3 x 2 cm) each in the left lobe, indicating a complex case
with limited traditional treatment options due to the extensive
spread.
Dr Karthik Mathivanan
expressed optimism about the impact of this achievement: "The
ability to down-stage and transplant locally advanced bile duct
cancer represents a significant advancement in the field of
oncology. We continue to explore new frontiers in transplant
oncology, finding a cure for cancer and beyond. This treatment
success offers renewed hope to patients who may have previously
been deemed ineligible for transplantation due to the extent of
their disease.
"The treatment leveraged cutting-edge techniques and
technologies, including precision medicine, advanced imaging
modalities, and immunotherapy, including transarterial
radioembolisation (TARE) therapy; chemotherapy successfully
down-staged locally advanced bile duct cancer in 6-month period
and made transplantation a feasible
option for the patient."
Three months post liver transplant, this young patient, under
close surveillance, is on successful and steady recovery, returning
to her healthy self and routine. The success of this new transplant
technique routine offers immense hope for others facing similar
challenges with advanced liver cancers. Transplant surgeons strive
to find better cures and improve lives by overcoming complex
medical hurdles.
For more details, Contact: https://liverindia.in/ |
Write to drmkarthik@gmail.com
Ranjane Kumaravelu, +91-9043013359,
ranjanekumaravelu@gmail.com
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