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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection doctors
FeaturedDr. Vedant Kabra
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MRCS (Edin), MNAMS, FIAGES
Principal Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Principal Director — Surgical Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (Present)
- Senior Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast conservation surgery and oncoplasty
- Modified radical mastectomy with reconstruction
- Robotic-assisted oncological resections
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Oral and tongue cancer resections
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Akshay Tiwari
MBBS, MS Orthopedics, Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology, Diploma in Tissue Banking
Senior Orthopedic Oncologist — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Orthopedic Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Orthopedic Oncologist
- Senior Orthopedic Oncologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — 22+ years
- Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellow, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Italy
Expertise & Procedures
- Limb Salvage Surgery for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Bone Tumor Cryosurgery and Ablation
- En Bloc Resection of Spinal Sarcomas
- Total Femur Replacement and Reconstruction
- Rotationplasty for Distal Femoral Tumors
Orthopedic Oncologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Alok Narang
MBBS, MS
Senior Surgical Oncologist — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Surgical Oncologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi — Present
- 27+ years of specialized surgical oncology practice across multiple cancer specialties
Expertise & Procedures
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Head and Neck Tumor Resection
- Gastric Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. P. Saravanan
M.Ch, MRCS, DNB, MBBS
Visiting Consultant — Surgical Oncologist · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Visiting Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Rela Hospital, Chennai, Present
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Global Health City, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
- Oral Cancer Resection and Reconstruction
- Radical Neck Dissection
- Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal
MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, D.Sc.
Senior Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India47+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 47+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Director, Surgical Oncology — Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
- Consultant and Oncosurgeon — Multiple institutions across Northern India during 47+ year career
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy and Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 47+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Jain
MBBS, MS, DNB
Principal Director — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India28+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 28+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Principal Director, Surgical Oncology — BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Director & Head, Surgical Oncology — Action Cancer Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast Cancer Surgery with Oncoplasty
- Lung Cancer Resection (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy)
- Head and Neck Cancer Resection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cancer Surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 28+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sanket Shah
MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Present
- Surgical Oncologist — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
- Breast-conserving surgery and oncoplastic reconstruction
- Modified radical mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy
- Head and neck tumor resection with neck dissection
- Thyroidectomy and laryngectomy for cancer
- Laparoscopic ovarian cancer surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Trilok Pratap Singh Bhandari
MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology · Specialty: Surgical Oncologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Consultant Surgeon — Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Jaipur
Expertise & Procedures
- Gastric cancer resection and gastrectomy
- Major liver resection and hepatectomy
- Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer
- Gallbladder cancer surgery
- Mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery
Surgical Oncologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$5,500
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$5,500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ResectionCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for soft tissue sarcoma treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection?
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection is a surgical oncology procedure to remove a rare cancerous tumor arising from muscle, fat, nerve, blood vessel, or connective tissue, along with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue to minimize recurrence. The goal is complete tumor removal (limb-sparing whenever possible) while preserving function, often combined with radiation or chemotherapy for better long-term control. Surgical planning is guided by tumor size, grade, location, and proximity to vital structures.
Who may be considered?
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Removal of the tumor with a wide cuff of healthy tissue while preserving the limb and its function, suitable for most extremity and trunk sarcomas.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Wide Local Excision (Limb-Sparing Surgery)
Most CommonRemoval of the tumor with a wide cuff of healthy tissue while preserving the limb and its function, suitable for most extremity and trunk sarcomas.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $400 - $1,200
MRI of the affected area with contrast, CT chest, core needle biopsy with histopathology, CBC, coagulation profile, ECG, PET-CT (if staging needed)
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $5,500 - $9,500
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~4-6 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14-21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 21-28 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Operating room and ICU/ward charges
- Standard implants or mesh if required
- Routine post-op wound care and dressing
- Nursing care during hospital stay
Usually Not Included
- Adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy
- Advanced reconstructive surgery if unexpectedly required
- Prosthetics or orthotic devices
- Long-term physiotherapy sessions
- Travel, visa, and accommodation for attendants
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients begin gentle mobilization within a few days of surgery, with wound healing typically taking 2-3 weeks, followed by physiotherapy to restore strength and range of motion; regular follow-up imaging is needed to monitor for recurrence.
Risks
As with any major oncologic surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, nerve or vascular injury, wound healing complications, and the possibility of positive margins requiring further treatment or a second surgery.
Alternatives
In select cases, radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be used to shrink the tumor before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) or as the primary treatment when surgery is not feasible; amputation may be considered only when limb-sparing resection cannot achieve clear margins.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- MRI of the tumor site with and without contrast
- CT scan of chest (to rule out lung metastasis)
- Core needle or incisional biopsy report with histopathology and grading
- PET-CT scan report (if performed)
- Recent CBC, kidney and liver function tests
- ECG and cardiac clearance report if applicable
- Any prior surgical or treatment records related to the tumor
- List of current medications and known allergies
Patient information needed
- Age, weight, and general health condition
- Exact location and size of the tumor
- Duration since diagnosis and any prior treatments received
- Whether the tumor is primary or recurrent
- History of diabetes, heart disease, or bleeding disorders
- Current mobility and functional status of the affected limb/area
- Preferred hospital or city in India, if any
- Availability of an accompanying attendant during travel
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection) and procedure (Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection in India
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
Soft tissue sarcoma refers to a diverse family of cancers that originate in the soft (non-bony) connective tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, or fibrous tissue. There are more than 70 recognised histological subtypes, each with distinct biological behaviour and prognosis.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
The most common presenting sign is a painless or mildly tender lump or swelling, particularly one that is enlarging, located deep to the skin surface, or larger than approximately 5 cm. Depending on location, a tumour may also cause pain, functional limitation of a nearby joint, or — in the abdomen or retroperitoneum — vague abdominal discomfort, early satiety, or swelling that is noticed only when the mass becomes quite large. These symptoms overlap with many benign conditions, and their presence alone is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis; formal clinical and pathological evaluation is always required.
How is Soft Tissue Sarcoma diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical examination and cross-sectional imaging — MRI is preferred for extremity and trunk tumours, while CT is often used for retroperitoneal or visceral lesions — to characterise the tumour's size, location, and relationship to adjacent structures. A tissue biopsy, most often performed as a core-needle or incisional biopsy by a specialist experienced in sarcoma, is essential to confirm malignancy and determine the histological subtype and grade (commonly reported as low, intermediate, or high grade), which strongly influences prognosis and treatment planning. Staging investigations, including CT of the chest to assess for pulmonary metastases, are standard once a sarcoma diagnosis is confirmed.
How is Soft Tissue Sarcoma treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on the tumour's subtype, grade, size, anatomical location, and the patient's overall health. For localised disease, wide surgical resection — removing the tumour with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue — is the primary treatment and is often combined with radiation therapy to reduce the risk of local recurrence. In cases of high-grade, large, or borderline-resectable tumours, systemic chemotherapy may be used before surgery (neoadjuvant) to shrink the tumour or after surgery (adjuvant) to address microscopic residual disease, though the benefit varies considerably by histological subtype and is determined on a case-by-case basis by the treating team.
Can Soft Tissue Sarcoma be treated without a procedure?
Unlike some cancers where surveillance or medical management alone may be appropriate for indolent disease, the vast majority of soft tissue sarcomas require procedural treatment — surgery is the cornerstone of curative intent for localised tumours, and there is limited evidence supporting a watch-and-wait approach for confirmed malignant lesions. That said, radiation therapy and chemotherapy may serve as primary treatments in specific situations where surgery is not feasible, and some low-grade subtypes in elderly or medically frail patients may be managed with close monitoring when the risks of intervention outweigh the likely benefit; this is a decision made individually by the multidisciplinary team.
When is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection considered for Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
Soft tissue sarcoma is best managed by a surgical oncologist with specific experience in sarcoma surgery, ideally within a dedicated sarcoma centre or multidisciplinary sarcoma programme. Additional specialists typically involved in assessment and treatment include a medical oncologist (for chemotherapy decisions), a radiation oncologist, a specialist musculoskeletal or soft tissue radiologist, and a pathologist with expertise in sarcoma histopathology.
How do I choose a doctor for Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
When selecting a surgeon or centre for soft tissue sarcoma, it is advisable to look for documented experience with the specific anatomical location and histological subtype involved, access to a multidisciplinary tumour board that reviews sarcoma cases regularly, and a clear plan for oncological follow-up including surveillance imaging — as the volume of sarcoma cases treated at a centre has been associated with better surgical and oncological outcomes in published literature.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.