Simronova had been suffering from severe breathing difficulties for nearly 18 months. Due to the absence of advanced thoracic surgical facilities in her home country, she was referred to India and admitted to Choithram Hospital on the recommendation of Dr. Farid Khan, a nephrologist and director of Tibb Health Care & Nephro Medicare in Uzbekistan. Medical coordination, including visa and documentation, was facilitated by Parvez Khan.
Doctors said diagnostic laparoscopic and pulmonary examinations revealed a large malignant tumor blocking the airway of her left lung, posing an immediate threat to her life. Interventional pulmonologist Dr. Gaurav Gupta said complete removal of the tumor was essential to prevent recurrence and further spread.
The five-hour surgery, conducted on December 18, involved removing the affected lung along with the tumor, carefully separating and excising the damaged portion, and reconnecting the remaining 60 percent of healthy lung to the windpipe. Minimal invasive laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Sandeep Rathore said the procedure carried a high risk of bleeding due to veins connecting the heart and lungs, making it technically challenging.
Hospital authorities described the operation as the first surgery of its kind performed in Central India, especially notable given the patient’s age and foreign nationality. Similar procedures are usually limited to metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
The multidisciplinary surgical team was led by Dr. Sunil Chandiwal from Hyderabad and included specialists in thoracic surgery, oncology, pulmonology, and radiation therapy. Simronova was discharged on December 24, just six days after surgery, marking a successful outcome and reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a destination for advanced medical care.
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