Doctor successfully removes large tumor from patient's body.

A miraculous surgery has been performed by a skilled surgeon to save the life of 67-year-old Barrie Tibbetts. The surgery involved the removal of a massive tumour from his liver, weighing a whopping 2kg - equivalent to a bag of sugar. Without this life-saving procedure, Tibbetts would have succumbed to the aggressive cancer growing in his liver.

The tumour, measuring 15cm, was identified as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and was deemed to be the largest that the liver surgeon, Dr. Joel Lewin, has removed from a patient at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. The delicate operation lasted for six hours, and according to Dr. Lewin, Tibbetts would have only had a few months to live if the surgery had not been performed.

Tibbetts discovered his condition after a routine visit to his GP, Kerrie Hulett, who noticed abnormal liver function results. Surprisingly, Tibbetts did not exhibit any symptoms and was shocked when his doctor revealed the devastating news. He said, "I was non-symptomatic, I couldn't believe it." His disbelief was understandable as he had no idea that an aggressive cancer was silently growing in his body. Before the surgery, further scans showed that the mass had become so large that it was creeping up into his diaphragm.

HCC is a rare type of cancer, affecting only about five out of every 100,000 people. However, there has been a recent increase in its prevalence. The surgery on Tibbetts was a delicate one, considering the size and location of the tumour. Dr. Lewin explained, "The tumour occupied the majority of the right side of the liver, making surgical resection challenging." He further added that while keyhole surgery is a possible option for such cases, Tibbetts' condition required an open approach.

Fortunately, the surgery was a success, and Tibbetts is now three months into his recovery. He is doing well and is looking forward to traveling around Australia with his wife Leslie in their new camper van. Tibbetts said, "After getting the good news just a few weeks ago, we thought this would be a nice way to celebrate." The couple is grateful for the successful surgery, which has given them a new perspective on life and the opportunity to enjoy their retirement together.

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