Dr. KS Gopinath

Condition Treated by Dr. KS Gopinath

The conditions that Dr. KS Gopinath treats are listed below:

• Breast Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Lung Cancer
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Cervical Cancer
• Mixed Gliomas
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Ependymomas

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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. KS Gopinath

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. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

• Bone pain
• Shortness of breath
• Losing weight without trying
• Hoarseness
• Headache
• A new cough that doesn't go away
• Chest pain
• Coughing up blood, even a small amount

Operating hours of Dr. KS Gopinath

The operating hours of Dr KS Gopinath is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. KS Gopinath

The below-listed popular procedures for cancer treatment are performed by Dr. KS Gopinath

• Brain Cancer Treatment
• Breast Cancer Treatment
• Oral cancer Treatment
• Cervical Cancer Treatment
• Mastectomy

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. Cancer surgery is done using two techniques - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Open surgery involves making an incision to remove the cancerous tissues. Some adjacent healthy tissues are also extracted in this process. There are several techniques available for minimally invasive surgery, such as cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS

Work Experiences

• Dr. Prof K.S Gopinath practices at Ambuja Health Care in Basavanagudi, Bangalore.
• HCG - The Specialist in Cancer Care in Shantinagar, Bangalore.
• South City Hospital in Wilson Garden, Bangalore.
• Head & Neck services at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, as a Visiting Fellow.
• MD Anderson Tumour Institute, Houston, Texas.