Doctors Remove 16-Inch Lauki from Man’s Rectum After 2-Hour Surgery
Doctors Remove 16-Inch Lauki from Man’s Rectum After 2-Hour Surgery
A 60-year-old farmer’s severe stomachache led to the discovery and removal of a 16-inch bottle gourd from his rectum in a complex surgery in Madhya Pradesh.
Doctors in Madhya Pradesh recently made headlines after successfully removing a 16-inch bottle gourd (lauki) from a man’s rectum following a two-hour operation. The 60-year-old farmer came to the hospital complaining of severe stomach pain. An X-ray revealed the presence of the large vegetable lodged in his rectum.
The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, did not clarify how the lauki ended up in his rectum. Despite the mystery surrounding the incident, doctors swiftly admitted him and proceeded with the surgery. The medical team, including Dr. Manoj Chaudhary, Dr. Nandkishore Jatav, Dr. Ashish Shukla, and Dr. Sanjay Maurya, performed the intricate operation after the initial examination.
Following the procedure, the doctors declared the patient out of danger and reported that he was recovering well. The reason behind the incident remains unclear but potential explanations could include mental illness, a testicular disorder or an accident. The hospital has launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the unusual case.
Over the years, the extraction of foreign objects from bodily orifices has become increasingly common among doctors worldwide. However, such cases still surprise and shock the public.
