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Success in Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery

Nagamani and Sai Nath, parents from Proddatur, brought their 7-month-old baby to Shanthiram Hospital, concerned about severe bloating, abdominal swelling, and vomiting. Scans revealed a large mass in the baby’s abdomen (Retroperitoneal Tumor). Further tests showed that the baby had critically low hemoglobin levels (6.0), 

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prompting a blood transfusion before surgery could be performed. During the surgery, the baby’s blood pressure dropped, and the mass was found to be wrapped around vital organs, resembling cancerous growth.  The mass was sent for further evaluation ie, histopathology and IHC evaluation, this would give us further direction of management in this child, currently, the child is relieved from the symptoms, further, the team will involve appropriate specialists for further medical management in this child if needed, stated Dr Ravinder leading the team 

However, under the expert guidance of Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ravinder, along with the anesthesia team led by Dr. Ravi Teja and Dr. Chiranjeevi, the retroperitoneal tumour surgery was completed. The mass was carefully removed without damaging surrounding organs, which the experts like the pediatric surgeon and the baby was safely discharged back home. The parents expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ravinder, the anesthesia team, and the hospital management for giving their child a second chance at life.

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