Noida Extension : A momentary loss of balance nearly turned fatal for a 27-year-old man in Noida Extension after a chainsaw accident caused a catastrophic abdominal injury. Doctors at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital performed a complex three-hour emergency surgery and successfully saved his life.
Severe accident while cutting tree branches
The youth had climbed a tree to cut branches using a chainsaw when he suddenly lost balance. In the fall, the moving chainsaw struck his abdomen directly. The impact was devastating. The abdominal wall was completely torn open and a significant portion of the small intestine protruded outside the body. Bystanders immediately rushed him to the hospital, where he was admitted in a critical condition.
Condition critical, Time extremely limited
Upon arrival at the emergency department, doctors noted massive blood loss and an open abdominal wound with a high risk of infection. Given the severity of the trauma, the surgical team decided to proceed with immediate emergency surgery without delay.
During the operation, surgeons discovered that the small intestine was ruptured at three separate locations. The damaged sections were removed and the intestine was carefully reconnected. Additionally, the mesentery, the membrane responsible for supplying blood to the intestines had sustained multiple deep lacerations. These were meticulously repaired to restore blood flow and control haemorrhage.
The highly complex procedure lasted approximately three hours.
‘Every minute was crucial’ – Dr Kapil Kochar
The operation was led by Dr Kapil Kochar, Director of Minimal Access, Bariatric, Robotic and General Surgery at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital.
Speaking about the case, Dr Kochar stated:
“In such traumatic injuries, every minute is crucial. Team coordination, rapid decision-making and surgical precision are the key determinants of survival. Even a slight delay could have led to a very different outcome.”
Dr Kapil Kochar
Recovery and discharge
Post-surgery, the patient was kept under close monitoring in the Surgical ICU for 24 hours. Within 48 hours, his condition stabilised and he was shifted to the general ward. Doctors maintained strict infection control protocols and closely managed his nutrition to support intestinal healing.
In a remarkable recovery, the patient was discharged on the ninth day, walking on his own without wheelchair support.