SIMS Hospital Achieves Remarkable Success in Treating Rare Skin Tumor
Chennai: A multidisciplinary team at SIMS Hospital has successfully treated a young IT professional suffering from Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP), a rare and aggressive skin cancer. The cancer had severely affected the patient’s scalp and skull, requiring a complex surgical procedure.
Groundbreaking Surgery
The surgical team, led by experts from the Institute of Craniofacial, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (ICAPS), performed a multi-stage procedure to remove the tumor, reconstruct the skull, and repair the scalp. The surgery involved using skin grafts, flaps, tissue expanders, and a piece of tissue from the patient’s thigh to achieve a successful outcome. Additionally, a metastatic lung nodule was removed during the procedure.
Expert Insights
Dr. Krishnamoorthy, Former Director, Plastic Surgery, ICAPS, highlighted the complexity of the surgery, emphasizing the need for careful planning, staged procedures, and precise coordination. Dr. Shyamnath Krishna Pandian K., Consultant, Plastic Surgery, ICAPS, noted that balancing tumor clearance with safe reconstruction was a significant challenge due to the cancer’s proximity to critical structures like the brain.
Hospital’s Commitment to Quality Care
Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SIMS Hospital, expressed pride in the team’s remarkable surgical skill and endurance, demonstrating the hospital’s dedication to quality and innovation in patient care. This landmark procedure marks a new era for the hospital, showcasing its capabilities in handling complex cases.
