Fibroid Surgery in Limca Records: Eskag Sanjeevani

On June 3, 2009, two of India’s best uterine fibroid surgeons, Dr Abhinibesh Chatterjee and Dr Polly Chatterjee, performed a myomectomy on a patient, removing 33 fibroids from a single uterus in one uninterrupted sitting. She was discharged just seven days later, on June 10, 2009.

The achievement was formally recognised by the Limca Book of Records in February 2011, in the category “Maximum fibroids removed from a single uterus”, and was certified by Managing Editor Anirban Sarkar.

For context, a major UK specialist centre studying 323 myomectomy patients reported their highest single-surgery fibroid count was 22. This Kolkata team surpassed that by nearly 50%.

Why a Single-Sitting Fibroid Removal Is So Demanding

Myomectomy, the surgical removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus, is significantly more complex than a hysterectomy. The core risk is haemorrhage, and that risk multiplies with every additional fibroid removed.

Completing all 33 fibroid removals without pause, in a single operative session, meant no staged approach and no recovery window between procedures. The team had to control blood loss, maintain tissue integrity, and sustain surgical precision continuously, all while keeping the uterus intact and functional.

The patient’s full recovery and seven-day discharge are a direct reflection of that skill.

The Surgeons Behind the Record

Dr Abhinibesh Chatterjee holds MBBS, DGO, DNB, MRCOG, and FRCOG qualifications and has been trained across India, the UK, and Germany. He pioneered several advanced endoscopic procedures in Eastern India and has authored chapters in postgraduate gynaecology textbooks.

Dr Polly Chatterjee holds an MBBS, MD, DNB, MRCOG, FRCOG (UK), and a Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopy from Germany. A former consultant at Apollo Gleneagles and Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, she has presented research on advanced gynaecological endoscopic surgery at international forums.

Both physicians built their careers in association with Eskag Sanjeevani Multispecialty Hospital, Baghbazar, where this landmark surgery was performed.

Why Choose Eskag Sanjeevani

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Eskag Sanjeevani offers expert care for fibroids, myomectomy, and complex reproductive conditions. Book a gynaecologist appointment today and experience the same surgical excellence that once earned a national Limca Book of Records title.