Robotic surgery helps woman overcome pancreatic tumor
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Alice Vondráčková of the Czech Republic received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer last May, a discovery she described as shocking and life-altering.
Professor Loveček determined that removing the tumor with a complex surgery called pankreatoduodenektomie was her best treatment option. This procedure involves removing the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, the bile duct, a portion of the stomach, and nearby tissues, then reconnecting the remaining digestive organs.
Vondráčková was fortunate that her cancer was detected early and that her physical condition allowed for a robot-assisted operation using the DaVinci system. Professor Loveček and his team performed the surgery on June 9 of last year, minimizing trauma and blood loss. The patient spent only six days in the hospital before returning home. Beyond the technical success of the surgery, Vondráčková emphasized Professor Loveček’s compassionate care.
He maintained daily contact with her, both during her hospital stay and after she returned home, checking on her progress and providing emotional support. Vondráčková credits this empathetic approach with contributing significantly to her recovery and expressed deep gratitude for his expertise and humanity.
