Excision of Malignant Soft Tissue Tumour in Windhoek

About this service

Excision of a malignant soft tissue tumour is a surgical procedure performed in Windhoek to remove a cancerous growth from muscle, fat or other soft tissue in the body. Careful planning is needed to remove the tumour with an adequate margin of healthy tissue around it, which helps reduce the chance of the cancer returning. Patients are usually referred for this surgery after a lump has been investigated and confirmed as malignant through biopsy or imaging.

At Eastgate Clinic this excision is performed in our on-site day theatre, with your GP coordinating referral, results and follow-up in our rooms. Your doctor will discuss the full treatment plan with you.

What to expect

• Thorough assessment and staging investigations in our rooms before surgery
• Performed under anaesthesia in our on-site day theatre
• The removed tissue is sent for laboratory analysis to confirm the margins
• Wound healing time varies depending on the size and site of the tumour
• Follow-up consultations to review results and discuss any further treatment

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• A lump or growth confirmed as malignant on biopsy
• A soft tissue mass that has grown or changed recently
• Referral from your GP after imaging suggests a cancerous growth
• A tumour requiring surgical removal as part of a wider treatment plan
• Need for a second opinion or surgical planning for a known tumour

Frequently asked questions