Tue Apr 15 06:26:19 UTC 2025: **Hyderabad Doctors Perform Successful Surgery on Child with Rare Cancer**
HYDERABAD, April 15, 2025 – Doctors at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad have successfully completed a complex surgery on a two-year-old boy suffering from an advanced stage of neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. The tumor had spread to the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC), a major vein, and encased the child’s right kidney.
While initial chemotherapy proved ineffective, surgeons successfully removed the tumor, preserving the kidney and reconstructing the damaged IVC. Senior consultant surgical oncologist Dr. Madhu Devarasetty highlighted the meticulous planning and teamwork involved in the delicate operation. Neuroblastoma, affecting approximately eight in one million children, typically originates in the adrenal glands or nerve tissues. This successful surgery offers hope for children diagnosed with this challenging cancer. The article also mentioned related news on advancements in cancer detection and the resilience of childhood cancer survivors.
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