Limb Preservation & Amputation Surgery

Saving Limbs, Restoring Lives at OncoDoc Lucknow

Bone and soft tissue tumours of the arms and legs were once almost always treated with amputation. Today, with advances in surgical techniques and implants, limb-preserving surgery (limb salvage) can achieve equivalent or better outcomes — allowing patients to retain their limb and lead a near-normal life.

At OncoDoc, Lucknow, Dr. Vibhor Mahendru is highly skilled in both limb preservation and, when unavoidable, safe and dignified amputation surgeries.

Limb Preservation (Limb Salvage Surgery)

Limb salvage surgery involves removing the tumour along with a margin of healthy tissue, followed by reconstruction using bone grafts, metal implants (endoprostheses), or soft tissue flaps. It is suitable for most bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the limbs.

Dr. Mahendru works with a multidisciplinary team to plan surgery, pre-operative chemotherapy, and post-operative rehabilitation to ensure the best functional outcomes.

When Amputation Is the Right Choice

In some cases — where the tumour involves critical nerves or vessels, or where limb function after salvage would be poor — amputation remains the safest option. At OncoDoc, this decision is never taken lightly. Dr. Vibhor Mahendru explains all options transparently, ensuring patients and families are empowered to make informed decisions.

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