Pediatric Cancer Surgery in Bangalore — Expert Onco-Surgical Care for Children

Why Choose Kshema Pediatrix for Pediatric Onco-Surgery in Bangalore?

• Dedicated Pediatric Surgical Oncologist with subspecialty training in childhood tumors
• Tumor Board — multidisciplinary oncology meetings to plan every child’s treatment collaboratively
• Advanced pre-surgical imaging including CT, MRI, and PET-CT for accurate tumor staging
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic tumor resections where appropriate
• Coordination with pediatric hematology-oncology for combined chemotherapy and surgery protocols
• Dedicated PICU support for intensive post-operative monitoring of complex oncological cases
• Psychosocial support for children and families through our Child Psychologist
• Long-term follow-up for recurrence surveillance and late effects monitoring

Conditions We Treat

Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma) in Children

Wilms tumor is the most common kidney cancer in children, typically presenting as a painless abdominal mass in a child under five. Modern treatment with combined surgery, chemotherapy, and sometimes radiation results in overall survival rates exceeding 90%. At Kshema Pediatrix, nephrectomy (kidney removal) for Wilms tumor is performed following established protocols, with particular attention to surgical technique to prevent tumor spillage, which can affect staging and treatment.

Neuroblastoma in Children

Neuroblastoma is a cancer arising from the developing nervous system, most commonly in the adrenal glands or along the spinal cord. It is the most common solid cancer in infants. Surgical resection is a key component of treatment, often combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation depending on the stage and risk group. Our Pediatric Surgical Oncologist has experience in resecting neuroblastomas at all anatomical locations, including retroperitoneal and thoracic tumors.

Teratoma in Children

Teratomas are germ cell tumors found in various locations in children, including the sacrococcygeal region (tailbone), mediastinum (chest), ovary, and testes. Sacrococcygeal teratoma is the most common tumor in newborns. Surgical removal is the primary treatment and must include the coccyx (tailbone) to prevent recurrence. Outcomes are excellent for mature teratomas, with ongoing surveillance needed to detect malignant transformation.

Pediatric Liver Tumors — Hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma is the most common liver tumor in children, typically occurring under three years of age and presenting as a large abdominal mass. Treatment combines pre-operative chemotherapy to shrink the tumor followed by surgical resection or liver transplantation in select cases. Our team coordinates closely with pediatric hepatology and transplant surgery for comprehensive management.

Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Children

Rhabdomyosarcoma and other soft tissue sarcomas in children require multidisciplinary surgical management combining wide local excision with chemotherapy and sometimes radiation. Our Pediatric Surgical Oncologist performs resections at all sites — abdominal, pelvic, extremity, and head/neck — with careful planning to achieve negative surgical margins while preserving function.

Symptoms Parents Should Not Ignore

• A painless lump or mass in the abdomen, back, or neck in a young child
• Unexplained rapid increase in abdominal size
• Persistent fever, unexplained weight loss, or loss of appetite
• Bone pain, limping, or visible bone lumps not related to trauma
• Blood in urine (hematuria) in a child
• A firm scrotal mass in a male infant or young boy
• A lump near the tailbone in a newborn or infant
• Night sweats with lymph node enlargement — possible lymphoma

Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Options

• Ultrasound, contrast CT, and MRI for tumor characterization and staging
• Biopsy — image-guided core needle biopsy or surgical biopsy for histological diagnosis
• Pre-operative chemotherapy (neoadjuvant) to shrink tumors before resection
• Radical nephrectomy for Wilms tumor
• Hepatic resection for liver tumors (segmentectomy, lobectomy)
• Sacrococcygeal teratoma excision including coccygectomy
• Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors
• Long-term oncological surveillance and late effects monitoring

Benefits of Early Surgical Treatment in Childhood Cancer

• Higher cure rates — early-stage tumors have significantly better surgical outcomes
• Smaller tumors are technically easier to resect completely
• Less chemotherapy and radiation needed for early-stage disease — fewer side effects
• Better organ preservation with early intervention
• Improved long-term quality of life with complete tumor removal

When to See Our Panel of Pediatric Doctors?

Childhood cancer demands a genuinely multidisciplinary approach. At Kshema Pediatrix, the Pediatric Surgical Oncologist works in close collaboration with our Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and Pediatric Hemato-Onco-BMT Consultant to plan combined chemotherapy and surgical treatment protocols. Every case is discussed at our Tumor Board meeting.

Complex tumors requiring neurosurgical involvement — such as spinal neuroblastoma — are co-managed with our Pediatric Neurosurgeon. Thoracic tumors are addressed jointly with our Pediatric Thoracic Surgeon. Hormonal tumors or endocrine abnormalities from tumors are evaluated by our Pediatric Endocrinologist. Genetic tumor predisposition syndromes are assessed by our Pediatric Geneticist.

Nutritional rehabilitation after major oncological surgery is managed by our team including a Lactation Consultant and nutritionist. Our Child Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provide essential psychological support for children and families through every phase of cancer treatment — because emotional well-being is inseparable from physical recovery.

Specialized Pediatric Oncology Surgical Care in Bangalore

At Kshema Pediatrix, South Bangalore, we understand that a cancer diagnosis changes everything for a family. Our commitment is to provide not just excellent surgical outcomes but genuine partnership — clear communication, honest counseling, and compassionate support at every step. Our PICU team ensures intensive post-operative care for complex tumor resections. Families from across Karnataka and beyond come to Kshema Pediatrix trusting that their child will receive the most advanced, evidence-based oncological surgical care available in the region.

Conclusion

When a child faces cancer, parents deserve a team that combines world-class surgical expertise with genuine compassion. At Kshema Pediatrix, Bangalore’s dedicated pediatric oncology surgery center, we bring together every specialist your child needs — under one roof, aligned in one goal: complete cure and the best possible quality of life. Early diagnosis, expert surgery, and multidisciplinary care are the three pillars of childhood cancer survival.

Do not wait. If you notice any suspicious mass or symptom, contact Kshema Pediatrix on Kanakapura Road, Bangalore immediately. Early action saves lives.