Satun, Thailand – A woman in satun province underwent a complex, six-hour surgery on July 31, 2025, to remove an eight-kilogram cyst from her abdomen, initially mistaken for weight gain. The successful operation, led by Dr. Thamon Niamrat and a team from Satun Hospital, dramatically improved the patient’s condition, reducing her weight from 86 kg to 75 kg and alleviating long-term discomfort.
The case highlights the increasing prevalence of uterine tumors and ovarian cysts, conditions that can frequently enough be misdiagnosed or underestimated. While the patient’s identity has not been publicly released, her mother shared the family’s relief and surprise at the true cause of her daughter’s distended abdomen. Results from network samples taken during the surgery are expected on August 19, 2025, and will be released via the Satun Hospital Facebook account.
For a prolonged period, the patient’s family believed her swollen stomach was simply due to overeating. “His stomach has been swollen for a long time, but we thought it was because he ate too much. We never imagined the problem as seriously as this,” the mother explained. The cyst, weighing approximately the same as a full-term pregnancy, required a lengthy and intricate surgical procedure.
“He (Ratchanaporn) was operated on during the day and only came out around 18:00. The time was very long and made me stressed,” the mother added, describing the anxiety experienced during the operation.
the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dr. Thamon Satun shared the case on Facebook, garnering praise for the hospital’s expertise and patient care. The hospital confirmed this case is one of many similar instances they have successfully treated, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention for persistent abdominal swelling or discomfort.