Overview

• A 70-year-old patient underwent a one-hour laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram on May 12 to remove 8,125 gallstones.
• The patient had suffered for years from chronic abdominal pain, fever, appetite loss, and heaviness before seeking urgent medical care.
• The gallstones, linked to delayed treatment and cholesterol imbalance, were counted over a six-hour process after surgery.
• Doctors emphasized that further delays could have led to severe complications, including infection, fibrosis, and increased cancer risk.
• The patient was discharged in stable condition two days later and is recovering well, with the case highlighting the importance of timely intervention.