Manipal Hospital Siliguri successfully treated a 10-year-old boy suffering from a rare and painful condition involving gallbladder and bile duct stones, hospital officials said on Monday. The patient, Abhik Dey (name changed) from Deshbandhu Para, was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain late at night. Doctors diagnosed him with gallbladder stones along with two stones lodged in the common bile duct (CBD), an uncommon condition in children. The medical team, led by Dr. Pinakee Sundar Kar, Consultant – Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, performed an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a minimally invasive procedure to remove bile duct stones. The procedure was successful, making it one of the few such cases handled in North Bengal for a patient of this age.
The child showed rapid recovery and was discharged the next day. Follow-up reports confirmed no residual stones or abdominal pain. Dr. Kar said early diagnosis was critical in preventing complications such as infection, jaundice, or pancreatitis, and urged parents to seek timely medical care. The patient’s mother expressed gratitude for the care and compassion shown by the medical team, calling the recovery “a blessing.”
The case underlines the growing demand for advanced healthcare services in Siliguri, which is emerging as a key medical hub in North Bengal. With increasing lifestyle-related health issues even among younger patients, hospitals in the region are investing in specialized procedures like ERCP. This trend is expected to strengthen Siliguri’s position as a preferred destination for quality and accessible healthcare in eastern India.
