Surgical Oncology

What Is Surgical Oncology?

Surgical oncology is the surgical treatment of cancer. Its primary purpose is to detect and remove harmful tumours in your body. Surgical oncologists can also diagnose cancer or determine if the disease has spread to other parts of your body.

How surgical oncology works

Sometimes strong chemicals (such as those used in chemotherapy) or radiation can kill cancer cells to stop the disease. Other times, however, cancers may need to be removed surgically.

Tumours can occur

• It affects the normal functioning of other organs or systems.
• Grow so large that they block or attack other parts of the body.

Do carcinogens.

Carcinogens are substances known to cause cancer. Our surgeons will evaluate your tumour to determine if it can be removed. This procedure can potentially cure your cancer or reduce its effects. In addition to removing your tumour or diagnosing your cancer, your doctor may suggest surgery for other reasons, such as:

Bulk of tumour (remove part).

Surgeons perform this because they cannot safely remove the entire tumour or help your body prepare for further treatment.

Find the exact location of the cancer.

Check if your cancer has spread or is affecting functionality of your other organs. Restore the appearance or function of your body.

Prevent any side effects you are experiencing.

What types of cancers do surgeons treat?

Surgery is not appropriate for all types of cancer, but it is an effective treatment for many types of cancer. If your doctor can recommend oncology surgery:

• Breast surgery
• Oesophagus surgery
• Throat surgery
• Thyroid Gland surgery
• Lungs surgery
• Kidney surgery
• Liver surgery
• Spinal Cord surgery
• Uterus surgery
• Bone surgery
• Many Others

If you notice anything unusual about your body, be sure to contact us, and don’t hesitate or worry too much about it. You will receive appropriate treatment for your cancer at our hospital which helps you get your life back on track and healthy.

Here are some additional points to consider:

• Surgical margins: The goal of surgery is to remove the entire tumour with a clear margin of healthy tissue around it to minimise the risk of recurrence.
• Minimally invasive techniques: Whenever possible, surgeons use minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy or robotics to reduce recovery time and scarring.
• Combined treatment:Surgery is often used in conjunction with other cancer treatments like radiation therapy or chemotherapy to achieve the best outcome.

If you notice anything unusual about your body, be sure to contact us, and don’t hesitate or worry too much about it. You will receive appropriate treatment for your cancer at our hospital which helps you get your life back on track and healthy.