Trichy, 8th July 2025 : Kauvery
Hospital, Trichy has successfully treated a 40-year-old mechanic diagnosed with
chondrosarcoma—a rare form of bone cancer affecting the lower part of the thigh
bone through a complex limb-salvage surgery. The patient initially experienced
knee pain and swelling, prompting further investigation. Diagnostic imaging and
biopsy confirmed the presence of a malignant tumor in the distal femur, which
was also found to be involving the femoral artery and vein, the main blood
vessels supplying the leg.
According to Dr. Anis, Consultant, Surgical Oncologist at
Kauvery Hospital Trichy, such cases often lead to amputation, especially when
major blood vessels are affected. However, the medical team decided on a
limb-sparing approach. The surgical plan involved removing the tumor along with
a margin of healthy tissue to reduce the risk of recurrence. A vein graft from
the opposite leg was used to restore blood flow, while a modular prosthesis
replaced the affected section of the bone. The surgical team also reconstructed
the surrounding soft tissues to support mobility and stability.
The eight-hour surgery was a success, and the patient began
walking with partial weight-bearing by the third day. By the end of the first
week, he was walking without support. After discharge, he underwent
radiotherapy as part of follow-up care. He has now returned to his profession
and is disease-free.
“This surgery was a coordinated effort involving multiple
specialties,” said Dr. Anis. “We focused on treating the disease while also
preserving the patient’s ability to move and return to work. Such outcomes are
possible when surgical planning, vascular repair, and orthopedic reconstruction
are integrated seamlessly.”
Mr. R. Anbuchezian, Facility Director of Kauvery Hospital
Trichy, noted that the case shows the hospital’s strength in handling high-risk
surgeries involving cancer and complex vascular challenges. The Medical
Administrator added that the surgical team’s approach helped achieve a clinical
outcome that restored both health and function.
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director of
Kauvery Group of Hospitals, commented, “This case highlights our team’s ability
to bring together expertise across disciplines to deliver treatments that go
beyond disease control. Helping patients retain mobility and return to their
daily lives remains a key focus of our care approach.”
Kauvery Hospital Trichy continues to provide advanced cancer
care through collaborative, patient-focused treatment strategies that balance
clinical precision with functional recovery.