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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Asan Medical Centre , Seoul, South Korea24 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Listed below are some of the conditions that surgical oncologist Dr.Jeong-Yeol Park treats:
Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some type of surgery as part of treatment. There are various types of breast surgery. This might be performed for different reasons. Surgery may be done to remove cancer through mastectomy. The surgery is also performed to know if cancer has spread to body parts and to restore the breast’s shape.
Your symptoms depend on the type of cancer you are affected with, what is the stage, the location of the cancer, and how far it has spread in the body. Cancer may cause any type of symptoms or signs. A sign can be seen by others, such as a fever, vomiting, and breathing. Symptoms can be perceived only by the person who is suffering from the condition. Around 200 types of cancer are known to date and all these can cause different symptoms. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:
The operating hours of Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
Dr. Jeong-Yeol Park performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are
The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. There are two types of cancer surgery - minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. In open surgery, a surgical oncologist makes a large incision, to remove the tumor and some of the adjacent healthy tissues. Minimally invasive surgery involves laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.
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A surgical oncologist is a doctor who removes the tumor and adjacent tissues through surgery. They also perform some types of biopsies to diagnose cancer. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.
A surgical oncologist can suggest or perform a variety of diagnostic tests including:
A biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tissue from your body is removed to analyze it in a laboratory. It is an effective way to diagnose cancer.
Your primary doctor will refer you to a surgical oncologist when he finds your symptoms similar to that of cancer. The surgical oncologist will tell you to get some tests done to diagnose cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor will design your treatment plan which will include some surgical procedures. Below are some situations when you need to see a surgical oncologist: