Oncologic Surgeries

What are Oncologic Procedures?

Oncologic surgeries are specialized procedures aimed at treating tumors, cancerous growths, or sarcomas in bones and soft tissues. At Sancheti Hospital, these surgeries are integrated with orthopaedic trauma care, allowing precise management of complex tumors while preserving limb function whenever possible.

Procedures often involve removing malignant tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding structures. In cases of head and neck oncologic surgery, or musculoskeletal cancers, surgeons may perform wide excisions, limb salvage surgeries, or reconstructive procedures using megaprostheses.

The hospital offers advanced surgical care for primary bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic lesions. Neurosurgical procedures in oncology are sometimes necessary when tumors affect the spine or adjacent nerves, requiring careful excision while maintaining neurological function.

Benefits of Oncologic Surgeries

• Removes malignant tumors and prevents cancer progression
  
• Preserves limb function through reconstructive or limb salvage procedures
• Reduces pain, swelling, and deformity associated with tumors
• Improves quality of life and functional independence
• Enables early rehabilitation and faster recovery through minimally invasive techniques
  

Limitations and Disadvantages

• Recovery may be prolonged depending on the extent of surgery
  
• Some patients may require chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or additional interventions
  
• Risks include infection, bleeding, nerve injury, or partial loss of function
  
• Not all tumors are amenable to limb salvage; amputation may sometimes be necessary