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About Surgical Oncology

The surgical oncology team at Citizens Specialty Hospital is an expert in performing complex cancer surgeries with a high success rate and minimal complications. The advanced technical equipment supports the medical team in performing the surgery for optimal outcomes. Some of the cancers treated at the department are breast cancer, head and neck cancer, soft tissue sarcomas, stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, liver cancer, and bone cancer.

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Endocrine And Thyroid Cancer

Surgery is generally the first-line management option for endocrine and thyroid cancers. There are several invasive procedures for removing non-cancerous and cancerous tumors. These include...

Lung And Esophageal Cancer

Several surgical interventions are available for the management of lung and esophageal cancer. The type of surgery done depends upon several factors, including the disease stage, the patient's age,...

Head And Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer includes cancers of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, and salivary glands. Several advanced surgical options are available for treating neck and...

Colorectal And Gastrointestinal Cancer

Surgery is one of the preferred management options for colorectal and gastrointestinal cancer. The goals of these surgeries are to remove most or all of the cancerous tissues while preserving the...

Sarcoma

Surgery is one of the most common treatment options for soft- tissue sarcomas. The surgery for sarcoma aims to remove the entire tumor along with some of the healthy tissues surrounding the tumor. In...

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer occurs when the cells of the breast tissues grow and divide uncontrollably. The symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, an inverted nipple, alteration in shape, size, and...

Brain And Nervous System Cancer

Brain cancer occurs when the cells in the brain start dividing without any control. Cancer may start in the brain (primary cancer) or spread to the brain from another organ (secondary or metastatic...

Gynecological Cancer

Surgery for gynecological cancers treats ovarian, cervical, uterine, and fallopian tube cancer. The surgery may be performed through conventional, laparoscopic, or robotic techniques....

Prostate And Urologic Cancer

Several surgical interventions are available for the management of prostate and urological cancer. The type and complexity of the surgery depend on the location and stage of cancer. Due to...

Liver Cancer

The liver is an essential organ in the human body. The goal of any surgery related to the liver is to preserve the maximum functional capacity of the liver. Patients with complete liver removal are...

Melanoma And Skin Cancer

Surgical interventions are the mainstay in the management of skin cancer. Fortunately, in most cases, these interventions are curative. Oncologists and cancer specialists should use appropriate...

Pancreatic Cancer

Oncologists may recommend pancreatic cancer surgery to determine the cancer stage, treat cancer, or provide relief from symptoms in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer (palliative care). Several...

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What is the role of surgery in cancer patients?

The doctor recommends the surgery in cancer patients for the following reasons:

  • Diagnosis of cancer through diagnostic surgery and biopsy
  • Debulking or curative surgery in which the surgeon removes either the complete tumor or a part of the tumor
  • Staging surgery through which the severity and spread of cancer are determined
  • Removal of the precancerous tissues that have a high potential to develop into cancer
  • Reconstructive surgery to restore the aesthetic appearance
  • Palliative surgery in which the surgeon removes the tumor to reduce the symptoms of cancer

What is the efficacy of surgery in the treatment of cancer?

Surgery is a highly effective treatment option for removing the complete cancerous tissues when the cancer is in an early stage, is limited at the site of its origin, and has not spread to other organs. However, in case cancer spreads to other body parts, as in cases of advanced cancers, other treatment options, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, are prescribed along with surgery.

What are the various surgical procedures related to cancer treatment?

Some of the techniques of surgery used by the surgeon for the management of cancer are:

  • Open surgery: In this surgery, the surgeon makes a large cut to expose the site of the tumor and removes the tumor.
  • Laparoscopic surgery: Laparoscopic surgery has fewer complications compared to open surgery. In this surgery, the surgeon makes two or three minor cuts and inserts the laparoscope to visualize the tumor. Subsequently, the surgeon makes one or two small cuts to insert the instruments to remove the tumor.
  • Cryosurgery: During this procedure, the surgeon makes use of liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen.It freezes the cancer cells and kills them.
  • Robotic surgery: Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery performed with the help of robotic arms. Compared to laparoscopic or open surgery, robotic surgery is done with high accuracy and precision.
  • Other techniques: Other techniques include endoscopies, Mohs micrographic surgery, embolization surgery, and pleuroscopies.

What are the side effects of surgery for treating cancer?

The side effects of cancer surgery depend upon the type and site of surgery. Some of the common side effects are:

  • Swelling

  • Infection

  • Lymphedema

  • Pain

  • Fatigue

  • Nausea