Pediatric Solid Tumors | Spectrum, Burden, MDT Approach & Surgical Frontiers

Pediatric Solid Tumors | Spectrum, Burden, MDT Approach & Surgical Frontiers This presentation by Dr. Rigved Nittala, Director of Oncology Services & Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology at Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad, explores the diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of pediatric solid tumors. Presented as part of the Mahabubnagar IAP — May 2026 program, the session covers the spectrum and burden of childhood cancers, evidence-based treatment protocols, and the importance of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Topics covered: Global and Indian epidemiology of childhood cancer Burden of pediatric solid tumors in India Common pediatric solid tumors and their clinical presentation Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma Retinoblastoma and germ cell tumors Diagnostic workup, staging and risk stratification Tumor markers, imaging and molecular testing Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach to pediatric oncology Evidence-based treatment protocols Neoadjuvant therapy and planned surgical management Surgical frontiers and principles of safe tumor resection Outcomes and the importance of specialized pediatric cancer care The presentation emphasizes how coordinated care involving pediatric surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, nuclear medicine, anesthesia and critical care, palliative care, and specialized nursing can influence treatment decisions and outcomes. Speaker: Dr. Rigved Nittala Director of Oncology Services & Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad Faculty — IAP National Training Program – Practical Pediatric Oncology Faculty — FALS Oncology (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) #PediatricOncology #PediatricCancer #SolidTumors #ChildhoodCancer #SurgicalOncology #CancerCare #MedicalOncology #IAP #Oncology #DrRigvedNittala