Surgical Oncologist ·
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India
26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Jem Kalathil is the renowned name in the field of Oncology. He is well known Nationally and Internationally for his great work. He is currently practicing at Hospital Aster Medicity, Kochi, Kerala. He also worked as a Senior Consultant in the Breast Unit in Royal cancer Hospital in Oman, as a professor at Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvantampuram and worked in famous hospitals in Italy and the United Kingdom. Dr. Kalathil completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Thiruvantampuram. He completed his MS in General Surgery and fellowship from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Dr. Jem Kalathil is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist and is one of the best oncoplastic and reconstructive Breast Surgeon in all over India. He is also experienced in Radio guided surgeries including organ-preserving surgeries, Complex sarcoma surgeries, sentinel node biopsy techniques, Gastrointestinal Malignancies management, and occult lesion localization. Dr. Kalathil is expertise in the management of early and advanced Gynecological and peritoneal Malignancies as well. Dr. Kalathil has been part of many workshops and conferences related to his field. He has been awarded many prestigious awards and his research has been published in many National and International journals of repute.
The conditions that Dr. Jem Kalathil treats are listed below:
The goal of breast cancer surgery is to excise the tumor and a portion of the surrounding tissues while conserving the breast. Breast cancer surgery methods may vary in the amount of breast tissue which is removed with the tumor. This depends on the overall tumor location, how far it has spread, as well as one’s personal feelings. The surgeons also remove some lymph nodes under this arm so that these can be removed. This helps your doctor to plan your treatment.
People may experience both symptoms and signs of cancer, and this shows that something is going abnormal in the body. Also, recognizing these indicators could lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease and possibly of better treatment. When cancer grows, the organs, nerves, and blood vessels are a little compressed, which can lead to signs and symptoms. Cancer can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:
The operating hours of Dr Jem Kalathil is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
Dr Jem Kalathil performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are
The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.
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The surgical oncologist is often the first among cancer specialists to see cancer patients. The primary doctor most commonly does a diagnosis, and in cases where this requires biopsy or surgery, the surgical oncologist is called. Surgical oncologists are doctors with experience in cancer surgery. 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.
Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of cancer are:
In most cases, surgical oncologists need to perform a biopsy in order to diagnose cancer. In this procedure, the doctor removes a part of the body tissues to examine under a microscope. The doctor then does other tests to check if the tissue is cancer.
You may see a surgical oncologist in case you have abnormal growth or tumor. If your primary doctor suspects cancer, they will refer you to a surgical oncologist for diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a doctor will refer you to surgical oncologists for your cancer treatment. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations:
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Surgical procedures, radiation therapy, medications, and other treatments are used to treat cancer. Healing, reducing, or preventing the spread of cancer is the aim of cancer treatment.