16-year-old Maya in Delhi successfully underwent 8-hour surgery to remove a 2 kg tumor from her left thigh without amputation, saving her sciatic nerve and leg function.
16-year-old Maya from Delhi avoided leg amputation after doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital successfully removed a 17 x 15 cm, 2 kg tumor from her left thigh in an 8-hour surgery. The tumor encased her left sciatic nerve, posing a life-threatening risk if left untreated. The medical team saved the sciatic nerve and Maya's leg function, with post-op physiotherapy sessions helping her regain strength and mobility.
June 27, 2024
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