Sarcoma Treatment in Mater Oblia Hospital

Sarcoma care at Mater Olbia Hospital in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, includes diagnosis, oncology treatment, radiotherapy, ablation, and surgery. Dr. Claudio Pusceddu has over 40 years of experience in interventional radiology and medical oncology. The hospital is accredited by Regione Sardegna’s Regional Health Service.

Sarcoma diagnosis with imaging and pathology

Diagnostic testing can help identify a tumour and guide treatment planning. Available options include:

• Pathology testing: Histological analysis of tissue samples and cytological analysis of cells or aspirates.
• Molecular oncology diagnostics: Testing that can support personalised treatment.
• Percutaneous bone biopsy: Image-guided sampling of bone tissue.
• CT and MRI: Scans of the brain, body, and musculoskeletal system.
• Ultrasound: Imaging of the abdomen, neck, skin, and tissue beneath the skin.

Sarcoma treatment options at Mater Olbia Hospital

The hospital offers image-guided procedures, orthopaedic oncologic surgery, radiotherapy, and medical oncology treatment.

• Percutaneous cryoablation and thermoablation: Image-guided procedures that use freezing, radiofrequency, or microwave heat to treat malignant soft-tissue and bone tumours. Dr. Claudio Pusceddu performs tumour ablation.
• Ablation with cementoplasty: Combines tumour ablation with bone stabilisation in one session for spinal and other bone metastases.
• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: Percutaneous procedures for vertebral metastases and osteoporotic fractures. Techniques use cannulated screws and expanders, including SpineJack, Tripod, V-Strut, and Vessel-X.
• Percutaneous treatment of metastases: Steerable needles guide treatment of spinal or other metastases in difficult locations.
• Orthopaedic oncologic surgery: Surgery treats bone and soft-tissue tumours. Care may be inpatient or through Day Surgery. Rehabilitation can take place during the same admission for patients with prostheses or post-operative needs.
• Radiation therapy: The MATER ART centre, opened in 2020, offers IMRT-VMAT, stereotactic cranial and extracranial radiotherapy (SRT-SBRT), adaptive radiotherapy, and MRI-guided radiotherapy. Palliative treatment and Day Hospital care for treatment side effects are also available.
• Integrated medical oncology: Treatment includes multidisciplinary care and molecular-targeted therapy through inpatient, Day Hospital, and outpatient services.

Patients can request a sarcoma consultation through Bookimed to discuss diagnostic and treatment options.