Surgical Oncology

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Surgical Oncology is dedicated to the surgical management of cancer. This specialty focuses on the removal of tumors and cancerous tissues, often in conjunction with other treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, to provide comprehensive cancer care.

Doctors

Areas of Focus:

Breast Cancer: Surgical options include lumpectomy, mastectomy, and sentinel node biopsy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Colorectal Cancer: Procedures such as colectomy and abdominoperineal resection to manage colon and rectal cancers.
Lung Cancer: Thoracotomy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for the surgical management of lung cancer.
Skin Cancer: Excision and Mohs surgery for the treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.
Gynecologic Cancer: Hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and debulking surgery for ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers.

Services Performed by Doctors

Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is the removal of a breast tumor along with some surrounding tissue, preserving most of the breast

Hepatic Resection

Hepatic resection involves the surgical removal of a portion of the liver, typically to treat liver cancer

Hepatic Arterial Infusion

Hepatic arterial infusion delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver through the hepatic artery to target liver tumors

Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Pancreaticoduodenectomy, also known as the Whipple procedure, is a complex surgery to remove the head of the pancreas and surrounding structures

Oncoplastic Surgery

Oncoplastic surgery combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to remove tumors while preserving or reconstructing the appearance of the affected area

Laparotomy

Laparotomy is an open surgical procedure involving a large incision to access the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or treatment

Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic gastrectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove part or all of the stomach, often to treat cancer or severe ulcers

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

HIPEC involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly to the abdominal cavity to treat cancer that has spread to the peritoneum

Lymphadenectomy

Lymphadenectomy is the removal of lymph nodes to treat or prevent the spread of cancer

Palliative Surgery

Palliative surgery aims to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients with serious, life-limiting conditions

Lesion Excision

Lesion excision is the surgical removal of abnormal skin or tissue growths for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

Debulking

Debulking surgery reduces the size of a tumor, making it easier to treat with other therapies

Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, such as tumors or warts.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive surgery restores form and function to parts of the body affected by congenital defects, trauma, or medical conditions

Prophylactic Surgery

Prophylactic surgery is performed to prevent disease, often involving the removal of tissues or organs at high risk of developing cancer

Mastectomy

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer

Diagnostic Surgery

Diagnostic surgery involves surgical procedures performed to diagnose a condition or obtain tissue samples for further analysis

Treatments and Procedures

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