- Wilms’ Tumor (Nephroblastoma) – Kidney Cancer
- Treatment:
- Nephrectomy (partial or total removal of the affected kidney).
- May be followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
- Treatment:
- Neuroblastoma – Adrenal Gland & Nerve Tissue Cancer
- Treatment:
- Tumor resection with chemotherapy and radiation in advanced cases.
- Treatment:
- Hepatoblastoma & Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancers)
- Treatment:
- Liver resection (hepatectomy) or liver transplant in severe cases.
- Treatment:
B. Bone & Soft Tissue Tumors
- Osteosarcoma & Ewing’s Sarcoma (Bone Cancers)
- Treatment:
- Limb-sparing surgery or amputation if necessary.
- Chemotherapy before and after surgery to shrink the tumor and prevent recurrence.
- Treatment:
- Rhabdomyosarcoma (Soft Tissue Cancer in Muscles)
- Treatment:
- Surgical removal followed by chemotherapy and/or radiation.
- Treatment:
C. Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
- Medulloblastoma & Gliomas (Brain Tumors)
- Treatment:
- Neurosurgical tumor excision.
- May require postoperative chemotherapy or radiation.
- Treatment:
- Ependymoma (Spinal Cord Tumor)
- Treatment:
- Microsurgical removal of the tumor.
- Radiation therapy in some cases.
- Treatment:
D. Other Pediatric Cancers
- Germ Cell Tumors (Testicular, Ovarian, Sacrococcygeal Teratomas)
- Treatment:
- Surgical removal, sometimes combined with chemotherapy.
- Treatment:
- Lymphomas (Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
- Treatment:
- Surgical biopsy for diagnosis, followed by chemotherapy.
- Sometimes removal of large, localized tumors.
- Treatment:
2. Surgical Techniques in Pediatric Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): Laparoscopy or robotic-assisted surgery for smaller incisions and quicker recovery.
- Tumor Debulking Surgery: Partial removal of tumors when complete removal is not possible.
- Limb-Sparing Surgery: Preserving limbs while removing bone cancers.
- Neurosurgery: Precision tumor removal from the brain or spinal cord.
3. Multidisciplinary Approach & Post-Surgical Care
- Collaboration with Pediatric Oncologists: Chemotherapy and radiation planning.
- Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy: Especially for bone and brain tumors.
- Long-term Monitoring & Follow-up: Preventing recurrence and managing late effects.