Emergency Surgery for Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy at Sangolkar Hospital, Sangli

Dr. Rahul Sangolkar
Sep 20
2 min read

Ectopic Pregnancy – A Gynecological Emergency Where Every Minute Matters

👨‍⚕️ Surgeon: Dr. Rahul Ramhari Sangolkar – Advanced Laparoscopic Gynecologist

🌍 Location: Sangolkar Hospital, Near Maratha Samaj, Ambedkar Road, Sangli – 416416🩺 Qualification: MBBS, DGO, DNB (Mumbai), Diploma in Laparoscopy (Germany)

🤝 Referred by: Dr. Sachin Kumbhar (Soni)

Case Overview

A young woman presented to Sangolkar Hospital, Sangli with:

Severe abdominal pain
Sudden collapse due to massive internal hemorrhage
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Clinical suspicion pointed towards a ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intervention.

Diagnosis: Ruptured Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus.

👉 In this case, the tube ruptured, causing massive internal bleeding and shock.

Without immediate diagnosis and surgery, the patient’s life was at serious risk.

Emergency Surgical Management

⚡ Rapid Response Protocol at Sangolkar Hospital:

Patient was immediately admitted and resuscitated with IV fluids & stabilization measures
Emergency laparoscopic surgery planned and executed within 30–40 minutes of collapse
Ruptured fallopian tube addressed, bleeding controlled, and patient stabilized

Execution & Team Expertise

👨‍⚕️ Performed by: Dr. Rahul Ramhari Sangolkar

🏥 Approach: Minimally invasive laparoscopic emergency surgery

✅ Focus: Rapid bleeding control, patient stabilization, and safe recovery

Post-Operative Outcome

✔️ Surgery successful, bleeding stopped

✔️ Patient recovered well post-operatively

✔️ Life saved with timely diagnosis and advanced laparoscopic management

Why This Case Was Critical

Ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a nightmare for gynecologists due to sudden collapse & high maternal mortality risk
Highlights the importance of early referral and immediate surgical intervention
Shows the value of advanced laparoscopic care in emergencies