Surgery has remained the cornerstone in the treatment of cancer at our cancer hospital in Coimbatore. With time, advances in knowledge of tumor biology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy, and surgical techniques, organ preservation has become a reality, Surgeon is emerging as an important prognostic factor in the treatment of certain cancers like breast and lung cancer.
Our surgical oncologists are experts in Coimbatore that possess detailed knowledge about the natural history of individual cancers and the potentials of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other new treatment modalities, Surgical oncologist plays an important role in prevention, diagnosis, definitive treatment, palliation and rehabilitation as well. Radicality to ensure adequate resection but with least possible functional compromise is the aim of surgery.
Considering these facts and strictly adhering to the oncologic principles, major technically complicated surgical procedures for Head & Neck, Gastrointestinal, Gynaecologic, Breast, Genitourinary, and Musculoskeletal cancers are performed by our skilled, qualified and experienced team of surgical oncologists.
Concept of extensive radical surgeries are slowly being replaced by less radical ones to make surgical treatment of cancer acceptable to many patients. To mention a few, significantly improved colostomy free survivals without compromise on overall survival in mid and lower rectal cancers – switch from abdomino perineal resection to low anterior resection due to incorporation of pre op chemo radiation has almost become the standard of care. Knowledge of natural history of breast cancer has made conservative breast surgery with post operative radiotherapy equivalent to radical mastectomy leaving the patient satisfied psychologically.
Sentinel node mapping though experimental, may go a long way in reducing the morbidity due to surgery for axillary & inguinal region in breast and penile cancers respectively. All known, surgery remains the main stay of treatment in almost all malignancies except the hematological cancers. Adherence to the principle of adequate resection enhances the chance of cure.
Value of diagnostic laparoscopy to look for intra abdominal and pelvic metastases is well known. The role of laparoscopic resections for malignancy is undergoing rigorous trials in esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, colon, rectal, renal, cervical and ovarian neoplasms.
Surgical oncology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the use of surgery in the treatment of cancer. Its major purpose is to locate and eliminate cancerous tumours in your body. Surgical oncologists can also determine whether you have cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of your body.
Surgical oncologists can offer their knowledge of biopsy procedures, cancer resectability, and the function of surgery, if necessary. They may specialize in different bodily locations in order to focus on specific cancer types. In Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, surgical oncologists are the ones who prescribe chemotherapy drugs and perform the treatment in people who require to undergo the treatment.
Cancer surgery involves removing the tumour as well as any adjacent tissues that contain cancer cells. A surgical oncologist is a surgeon who specializes in treating cancer through surgery. There are numerous reasons to have surgery: To get rid of part or all of the cancer cells. To alleviate cancer-related adverse effects.
If the cancer is in many different parts of the body, surgery won't be able to get rid of it all. Sometimes surgery can't be done because the cancer is close to very fragile tissues or a part of the body that is very important. For instance, cancer could be close to important blood vessels. This means that the surgeon won't be able to get rid of all of cancer.
Most treatments for stage 4 cancer focus on the one place where cancer has spread the most. Surgery and/or radiation can be used to try to get rid of all of cancer at the far site.
Typically, curative or primary surgery is performed when cancer is confined to one area of the body and it is possible that the entire tumour can be removed. It is termed "curative" since the goal of the surgery is to entirely eradicate the malignancy. In this instance, surgery may be the primary treatment option.
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