About Pelvic Cancer
Key Highlights
-
Performed by specialized pediatric orthopedic oncologists with expertise in growing skeletons.Multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive cancer care tailored for children.Aims for complete tumor resection with maximal preservation of limb function and growth.Utilizes advanced reconstructive techniques, including custom 3D-printed implants, for optimal anatomical restoration.Focuses on long-term survival while maintaining the child's future mobility and quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a primary malignant bone tumor in the pelvis, such as osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma.
- Localized tumor that has not widely metastasized, making surgical resection feasible.
- Failure or incomplete response of the tumor to initial neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
- To alleviate severe pain, pathological fracture risk, or functional impairment caused by the tumor.
- As part of a curative treatment plan following detailed imaging (MRI, CT, PET scan) and biopsy confirmation.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including MRI, CT scans, and a biopsy to confirm cancer type and stage.
- Pre-operative chemotherapy (neoadjuvant therapy) to shrink the tumor and treat micrometastases.
- Detailed surgical planning using 3D imaging and models to map the tumor and plan reconstruction.
- Nutritional optimization and psychological support for the child and family.
- Pre-anesthetic check-up and blood tests to ensure fitness for major surgery.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, risks, benefits, and possible outcomes with the family.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Oncologic risks: incomplete tumor resection, local recurrence, or distant metastasis.
- Reconstructive risks: implant failure, loosening, infection, or non-union of bone grafts.
- Functional risks: nerve damage leading to weakness or numbness, joint stiffness, or leg-length discrepancy.
- Long-term risks: altered gait, chronic pain, or the need for future revision surgeries as the child grows.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay in a specialized pediatric oncology/orthopedic unit for pain management and monitoring.
- Early mobilization with physical therapy to regain strength and prevent complications.
- Wound care and monitoring for signs of infection at the surgical site.
- Continuation of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation as per the oncologic treatment protocol.
- Long-term, regular follow-ups with imaging (X-rays, MRI) to monitor for recurrence and implant integrity.
- Ongoing physical and occupational therapy to maximize functional recovery and adapt to any physical changes.
-
Typical hospital stay: 10-21 days
-
Expected recovery time: 6-12 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pelvic cancer in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pelvic cancer. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pelvic cancer compare across other countries where we have data.
Ananya Smith, a 14-year-old competitive gymnast,...
Ananya Smith, a 14-year-old competitive gymnast, had always been the picture of health. Her life revolved around the balance beam and uneven bars. Over several months, she developed a persistent, deep ache in her right hip and groin that she initially dismissed as a training injury. When the pain became severe enough to cause a limp and night pain that woke her from sleep, her parents took her to a pediatrician. X-rays revealed a suspicious lesion in her pelvis. Referred to a pediatric orthopedic oncologist, a biopsy confirmed osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in her right iliac wing (part of the pelvic bone). The doctor recommended a limb-salvage procedure called an internal hemipelvectomy, where the cancerous section of the pelvis would be removed and reconstructed with a massive bone graft and prosthesis, sparing her leg. The complex 12-hour surgery was daunting. Ananya's treatment experience was grueling, involving not just the surgery but also months of chemotherapy. Her post-procedure recovery was long and challenging; she had to relearn how to walk with a significant limp and could never return to elite gymnastics. Emotionally, she journeyed from the devastation of losing her athletic identity and facing a life-threatening illness to discovering a fierce resilience. She found new purpose in coaching younger gymnasts and advocating for teen cancer awareness, her perspective forever changed by the experience.
Pediatric Orthopedics for Pelvic Cancer
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform pelvic cancer and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata