What is limb salvage surgery at KSSSCI?

Limb salvage surgery at KSSSCI is a procedure to remove cancer from a bone, like the tibia, and reconstruct the limb to preserve its function, avoiding amputation.

How fast can a patient recover from KSSSCI's limb salvage surgery?

The patient in this case was able to walk within five days of the complex limb salvage surgery performed by KSSSCI doctors.

What is the cost of limb salvage surgery at KSSSCI compared to private hospitals?

The surgery at KSSSCI cost around Rs 1.75 lakh, significantly less than the Rs 4.5-5 lakh charged by private hospitals for similar procedures.

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KSSSCI Doctors Perform Miracle Limb Salvage Surgery

19 Jan

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Summary

Young woman's leg saved from amputation due to bone cancer.
Complex surgery reconstructed tibia bone with a prosthesis.
Procedure cost Rs 1.75 lakh, significantly lower than private care.

KSSSCI Doctors Perform Miracle Limb Salvage Surgery

Doctors at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI) have successfully performed a complex limb salvage surgery on a young woman, preserving her leg after a diagnosis of aggressive bone cancer. The 22-year-old patient, originally from Rae Bareli, underwent the life-changing procedure, enabling her to walk just five days post-operation.

The surgical team, led by Dr. Ankur Verma, removed the cancerous tibia bone and reconstructed it using a cost-effective prosthesis. This challenging approach aimed not only to save the patient's life but also to maintain the limb's function and improve her overall quality of life, offering an alternative to amputation.

This specialized surgery cost approximately Rs 1.75 lakh. This is substantially less than the Rs 4.5-5 lakh typically charged in private hospitals for similar procedures. KSSSCI has stated that with its current expertise and facilities, such complex limb-preserving surgeries will become a regular offering.