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COMFORTNEAR
DOCTOR

Successful Surgical Intervention by

Multidisciplinary Team at Sukumvit
Hospital Saves Patient’s Leg from

Tumor-Induced Amputation

THE INITIAL SURGERY
OCCURRED 17 YEARS
AGO; HOWEVER, A NEW
TUMOR HAS SINCE
DEVELOPED. A 60-YEAR-
OLD WOMAN FROM
MYANMAR HAS ENDURED
DISCOMFORT FROM A
TUMOR LOCATED ABOVE
The doctor also cautioned that there could be potential
her knee for approximately 20 years. complications with the bone after the procedure, but fortunately,
During a medical consultation at no issues arose. The doctor performed only the vascular bypass
a Myanmar hospital, “Ms. Marlar” and the removal of the liposarcoma, resulting in a quicker-than-
shared her experience with the anticipated surgery.
“Comfort...Near Doctors” team,
providing the following timeline. Post-operation, I experienced no pain at the incision site. After
resting for 1-2 days, the doctor permitted me to get up and walk
“...I was informed by the doctor that I had a tumor and was advised
to have it surgically removed. However, three years later, another normally, all without any discomfort...
tumor developed in the same area, prompting me to return to the I must say it was a remarkable experience...I am grateful to the
same hospital for a follow-up. The doctor explained that the tumor at doctor...If any individuals from Myanmar encounter a similar issue,
the base of my leg was a simple liposarcoma, not affecting any blood I encourage them not to be afraid. I highly recommend seeking
vessels or tendons. As a result, it was left untreated, as I understood treatment in Thailand at Sukhumvit Hospital.”
it to be merely a fatty lump. After nearly 17 years, the liposarcoma
continued to grow, gradually impairing my ability to walk and carry In summary, the “liposarcoma” began developing in this female
out daily activities. Eventually, the doctor in Myanmar recommended patient from Myanmar when she was just 40 years old. Fortunately, a
surgery to remove it, which would necessitate amputating the doctor in Myanmar performed surgery to remove it while it was still

affected leg. This news was devastating, and I had to carefully small. However, 17 years later, she was unprepared for its signi cant
consider all available options to avoid losing my leg. I spoke with my growth as she continued her day-to-day life. It wasn’t until she
uncle, who had previously undergone spinal surgery at Sukumvit experienced concerning symptoms that she sought medical advice
Hospital. He shared that he experienced no pain during the procedure in Myanmar and discovered that the liposarcoma, which had been
and recommended I seek treatment there. His positive experience expanding for 17 years, had caused complications that made removal
ultimately led me to decide on having the surgery at Sukumvit challenging without severe repercussions. The patient faced the risk
Hospital, following his advice. When I arrived, the doctor performed of “amputating her leg” due to the tumor’s effects.
a thorough examination and carefully explained the treatment plan, Stay tuned for more details about the medical procedures at Sukumvit
which involved both vascular bypass surgery and the removal of the Hospital that addressed her condition.
liposarcoma in my leg.