Retinoblastoma surgery in India with advanced medical services

Added: (Wed Feb 17 2010)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Hospitals providing Retinoblastoma Surgery in India are internationally accredited and have high investments in equipment and health management standards. Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye in children. It originates from the retina, the light sensitive layer in the eye. It is the commonest tumor of the eye in childhood. This tumor may involve one (75% of cases) or both (25% of cases) eyes in a child. Untreated retinoblastoma is almost always fatal, hence the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Retinoblastoma Surgery in India is provided by the best known surgeons of Mumbai and Delhi and the latest of all medical and health facilities are available in India making it the favorite choice among the countries providing medical tourism. The greatest advantage of getting medical treatment in India is the cost effective packages and no quality compromise, providing patients with the latest and the safest of all medical facilities.


The aim of Retinoblastoma surgery is to save the life, eye sight and cosmesis of the child. There are many treatment modalities for this tumor. These are: Enucleation: This means removal placed by an artificial implant made of plastic, rubber or coral. The eye with the tumor is removed and is sent for a pathology report. The space is Reith prosthesis or artificial eye, made to match the other eye. This artificial eye, of course, does not have any vision. External beam radiation: As an alternative to enucleation, this method of giving radiation treatment to the eye may treat the tumor while preserving the eye. As the tumor is very radiosensitive, this treatment method is very effective. Localized Plaque radiation therapy: This method involves applying radioactive plaque close to the tumor on the sclera, and thus gives the radiation therapy in a localized area. It significantly decreases the local complications associated with radiation therapy. Photocoagulation: Laser treatment for the tumor is effective and safe for tumors that are smaller in size. In the right cases, this treatment may help in preserving eye as well as the sight of the child. Retinoblastoma surgery is performed to save the child’s eye efficiently.

Retinoblastoma Surgery in India is performed by highly experienced surgeons who are board certified. It is done using specialized instruments, miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights and high definition monitors through punctured holes that require only a stitch or two to close. Indian hospitals have internationally accredited medical facilities and latest technologies. Even tele-consultancy is available for expert opinion and transmission facilities. India is capitalizing on highly trained doctors to appeal to medical tourists. The quality of services in India is often better than that found in the United States and UK. For more details on Retinoblastoma Surgery in India visit us at http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com or mail your queries at enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com or you may call on +91-9371136499, +91-9860755000