Hyderabad: How doctors at DDRCC performed rare Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma surgery

Hyderabad: Doctors at Durgabai Deshmukh Renova Cancer Centre (DDRCC), Vidyanagar performed a rare Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma surgery on a 58-year-old man.

The person suffered from facial swelling, a large lump of 10 cm on the right jaw, watery eyes, and difficulty in swallowing for the last one year. This is a rare cancer found only in a few individuals. Hailing from Nizamabad the patient went around hospitals in Hyderabad but as it requires a maxillofacial surgery these experts need to be present during the surgery.

Advanced stage of the disease

For the last year, the patient has been suffering as cancer cells have spread over the face. The disease was at an advanced stage involving the eyes, jaws, and throat. The family also faced the daunting prospect of an expensive treatment as it involved surgeons of various specialties.

Challenging surgery

Durgabai Deshmukh Renova Cancer Centre, Vidyanagar Dr. U Azad Chandrashekhar, Medical Director & Senior Surgical Oncologist, and his medical team planned a meticulous surgery. A Tru-cut biopsy, CT head & neck scan, and whole body PET-CT scan and executed in the intricate Microvascular Surgery. In this type of surgery, the small blood vessels are repaired and reconstructed using specialized instruments with the help of a microscope.

Long procedure

The procedure lasted for 10 to 12 hours as there was also a requirement for plastic surgery after the removal of the cancer cells from the facial and throat region.

Recovery within a week

The patient recovered within a week due to the comprehensive post-operative care and also the immunity of the patient. Despite the long hours of surgery, the medicines were effective and stabilization of the patient was quick.

This is a rare-of-its-kind microvascular surgery carried out at Durgabai Deshmukh Renova Cancer Centre, Vidyanagar. “We are incredibly proud to have successfully performed this complex Microvascular Surgery, offering renewed hope for patients with rare and challenging cancers,” said Dr.Azadh Chandrasekhar. “Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for Sayanna, and we are delighted with his swift recovery.”

This groundbreaking surgery is being looked at as a milestone achievement for the hospital in providing advanced and affordable treatment options for complex and rare