{"id":59097,"date":"2026-07-17T18:10:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkcitynow.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/hcg-cancer-centre-bengaluru-performs-life-saving-surgery-on-28-day-old-infant-with-rare-11-3x9-8-cm-fibrosarcoma\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T18:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:40:22","slug":"hcg-cancer-centre-bengaluru-performs-life-saving-surgery-on-28-day-old-infant-with-rare-11-3x9-8-cm-fibrosarcoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkcitynow.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/17\/hcg-cancer-centre-bengaluru-performs-life-saving-surgery-on-28-day-old-infant-with-rare-11-3x9-8-cm-fibrosarcoma\/","title":{"rendered":"HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, Performs Life-Saving Surgery on 28-Day-Old Infant with Rare 11.3\u00d79.8 cm Fibrosarcoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, Performs Life-Saving Surgery on 28-Day-Old Infant with Rare 11.3\u00d79.8 cm Fibrosarcoma<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17:<\/strong> In a landmark achievement for oncology in\u00a0orthopedics,\u00a0HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, gave a new lease of life to a\u00a028-day-old baby girl\u00a0battling\u00a0Infantile Fibrosarcoma, one of the rarest soft-tissue cancers seen in newborns. The baby was born at another hospital with a small swelling on her right forearm that grew alarmingly within days into a massive tumour measuring\u00a011.3 cm \u00d7 9.8 cm, engulfing her tiny forearm and hand. She had already been evaluated at multiple hospitals, where amputation was suggested as the only option, leaving her parents devastated. But at HCG Cancer Centre Bangalore,\u00a0a multidisciplinary team of over 14\u201316 super-specialists, supported by engineers and advanced planning technologies, combined their expertise to deliver a life-saving and limb-preserving treatment worth\u00a0around \u20b930\u201335 lakhs. Knowing the family was struggling financially, the hospital reached out for help, and friends, well-wishers, and the HCG team stepped in, contributing funds and support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the baby was brought to HCG, she was in a critical condition, with low haemoglobin, functional compromise of the limb, and a rapidly growing, fungating mass. At HCG Cancer Centre, under the guidance of\u00a0Dr Pramod S Chinder, Director and Head \u2013 Orthopaedic Oncology, along with\u00a0Dr Sunil Kumar H R, HOD Anaesthetist, and\u00a0the\u00a0plastic and reconstructive surgery\u00a0team conducted a detailed assessment. The tumour was found to surround major blood vessels and nerves, making the limb extremely fragile and the surgery exceptionally high-risk. Genomic testing revealed an\u00a0NTRK gene fusion, a rare genetic alteration that drives the rapid growth of cancer, with an incidence of just 0.3 per 100,000 population. Given the complexity and rarity of the case, the HCG team consulted and discussed the treatment strategy with internationally renowned orthopaedic oncology experts,\u00a0Dr Marco Manfrini\u00a0and\u00a0Dr Laura Campanacci, distinguished International Faculty from the\u00a0Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Italy. Their expert inputs helped validate the limb-salvage strategy and staged surgical approach, reinforcing confidence in pursuing a function-preserving plan for the neonate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the baby\u2019s fragile physiology and the tumour\u2019s extreme vascularity, the treatment was planned as a multi-stage approach over one week, ensuring maximum safety at every step. The process began with a critical preparatory step led by\u00a0Dr Indu Shekar, Interventional Radiologist, who performed\u00a0super-selective\u00a0embolisation\u00a0by guiding micro-catheters through the newborn\u2019s tiny vessels to block the tumour\u2019s blood supply. This step was crucial as it prevented catastrophic bleeding and made the subsequent surgery significantly safer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simultaneously,\u00a0Dr Sunil Kumar H R\u00a0orchestrated an exceptionally precise neonatal anaesthesia protocol. Managing a critically ill neonate during prolonged surgery required meticulous micro-dosing, thermoregulation, and continuous haemodynamic monitoring, considered among the most challenging aspects of paediatric surgical care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was followed by a\u00a07\u20138-hour high-precision tumour resection\u00a0under the leadership of\u00a0Dr Pramod Chinder. Given the microscopic size of blood vessels and nerves in a newborn, the surgery required ultra-fine dissection supported by\u00a03D-printed planning models developed by The Purple Spark Bioengineering, Digital Twin technology, and specialised micro-instruments\u00a0to achieve complete tumour removal while preserving essential structures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The surgical team also utilised Digital Twin technology to create a three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of the baby\u2019s anatomy using MRI and CT imaging. This enabled surgeons to visualise the tumour and surrounding structures in detail before surgery, allowing meticulous planning and minimising intraoperative surprises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days later,\u00a0the plastic and reconstructive surgery team performed\u00a0one of the youngest microvascular free flap surgeries ever reported globally. A small flap from the thigh was transplanted to the right forearm, and microvascular anastomosis was performed to re-establish blood flow and preserve long-term hand function. Post-operative wound care and meticulous monitoring ensured gradual healing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Pramod S Chinder, Director and Head \u2013 Orthopaedic Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre,\u00a0said,\u201dTo\u00a0encounter Infantile\u00a0Fibrosarcoma, an aggressive tumour covering the right forearm and half the hand in a 28-day-old infant, is to face a battle for life itself. This was a race against time and extreme tissue fragility, where only a multidisciplinary approach and molecular precision could prevail. The rapid genomic diagnosis, pinpointing the critical NTRK gene fusion, was our turning point. It empowered us to execute a meticulous, multi-staged surgical plan not just to save her life, but to preserve the future function of her hand. Dr Sunil\u2019s expertise was instrumental in navigating the physiological fragility of the 28-day-old patient, ensuring hemodynamic stability and continuous, nuanced support that made the high-risk surgery possible.\u00a0The treatment was delivered through a carefully planned, multi-stage approach over nearly a week, with each stage designed to maximise safety while preserving both life and limb.\u00a0This victory is a profound testament to medical innovation, turning despair into a miracle of hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further added,\u00a0\u201cParents should not panic when faced with a rare cancer diagnosis. It is important to seek treatment at specialised centres that regularly manage such complex sarcomas rather than relying on fragmented opinions. The right expertise can make the difference between amputation and limb preservation. Financial concerns should never delay treatment, as help is available when families and healthcare teams come together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The baby\u2019s treatment\u00a0cost approximately\u00a0\u20b930\u201335 lakhs. Nearly\u00a0300\u2013400 individuals\u00a0came together to support the family through contributions from\u00a0The Yellow Ribbon (Orthopaedic Oncology Unit), HCG Foundation,\u00a0AaroCare\u00a0Foundation,\u00a0Milap\u00a0crowdfunding,\u00a0doctors, hospital staff, friends, well-wishers\u00a0and even around\u00a0ten students\u00a0who donated nearly\u00a0\u20b920,000\u00a0from their personal savings. This collective effort was further strengthened by the generous support of\u00a0Dr.\u00a0B. S.\u00a0Ajaikumar\u00a0and family,\u00a0HCG Foundation\u00a0and\u00a0HCG Cancer Hospital, Ms. Manisha Kumar,\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Pramod\u00a0S.\u00a0Chinder\u00a0and hi<a><\/a>s family through\u00a0the\u00a0AaroCare\u00a0Foundation, Mrs.\u00a0Ratnamma\u00a0Shekarappa, Mrs.\u00a0Geeta\u00a0Swami, and\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Krithika\u00a0Murugan\u00a0and family, whose contributions ensured that financial constraints never delayed the\u00a0newborn\u2019s\u00a0life-saving treatment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following surgery, the baby was started on child-safe\u00a0Entrectinib, an NTRK-targeted inhibitor, to prevent recurrence.\u00a0Now, nearly one year and six months after surgery, the child has full limb preservation, is gaining strength, shows no recurrence, and is growing like any healthy infant. For the parents, watching her move her fingers again was\u00a0\u201ca miracle beyond words.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms. Manisha Kumar, COO, Karnataka, HCG Cancer Hospitals, said,\u00a0\u201cThis remarkable case reflects the power of multidisciplinary expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate care. At HCG, we are committed to ensuring that every patient has access to world-class cancer treatment, regardless of age or financial circumstances. While our clinical teams successfully preserved both the life and limb of this newborn, the unwavering support from our foundations, staff, well-wishers, and the community ensured that financial challenges never stood in the way of treatment. This journey is a testament to what can be achieved through innovation, collaboration, and compassion.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The baby\u2019s parents said,\u00a0\u201cWhen we were told that our baby\u2019s arm might have to be amputated, we felt completely helpless. The doctors at HCG gave us hope when we had almost lost it. Today, seeing her move her fingers and grow like any other child is nothing short of a miracle. We will always be grateful to the doctors and everyone who supported our daughter\u2019s treatment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HCG Cancer Centre, located in Bangalore, has been revolutionising cancer care since its inception and has helped patients achieve longer and better lives. Since its inception in Bangalore, it has grown to become the largest network of Cancer Care Hospitals in India. HCG Cancer Centre Bangalore is equipped with the world\u2019s latest technology for the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers\u2014from high-end nuclear medicine and PET-CT to Genomics for diagnosis, CyberKnife, Adaptive Radiotherapy, Robotic Onco-surgery, Gene Therapy, CAR-T Cell Therapy, coupled with Precision Oncology treatment protocols with a multidisciplinary approach for patient care by experts<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, Performs Life-Saving Surgery on 28-Day-Old Infant with Rare 11.3\u00d79.8 cm Fibrosarcoma Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 17: In a landmark achievement for oncology in\u00a0orthopedics,\u00a0HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, gave a new lease of life to a\u00a028-day-old baby girl\u00a0battling\u00a0Infantile Fibrosarcoma, one of the rarest soft-tissue cancers seen in newborns. 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