What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist perform?

Tumor resection procedures include lumpectomy, mastectomy, colectomy, etc.Lymph node dissection procedure.Biopsies to provide a diagnosis of cancer.Reconstructive procedures after a tumor resection.Minimally invasive and ROBOTIC-assisted cancer surgeries.

Dr. Pham Thien Ha Minh Nguyet - Surgical Oncologist, Vietnam

About Dr. Pham Thien Ha Minh Nguyet

Dr. Pham Thien Ha Minh Nguyet is an experienced Surgical Oncologist in the area of thoracic, vascular, thyroid, and breast surgery. She treats both benign and malignant tumors, conditions in the thoracic cavity, disease of the vascular system and goiters, as well as soft tissue cancers.
Dr. Nguyet is experienced with endoscopic and laparoscopic, as well as minimally invasive surgical thoracic procedures, and she is involved in both cancer screening as well as surgical oncology.
She obtained her Master’s Degree in Thoracic Surgery from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in referred tertiary hospitals, with certification in advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Conditions treated by Dr. Pham Thien Ha Minh Nguyet

Benign and malignant tumors
Thyroid and breast diseases
Intrathoracic benign and malignant conditions
Vascular and goiter-related diseases
Benign soft tissue tumors and cancer

Area of Interest

Thoracic and vascular surgery
Thyroid and breast surgery
Endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery
Cancer screening and surgical oncology

Qualification

Master’s Degree in Thoracic Surgery: Cardiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (2015–2017)

Work Experiences

Therapist & Surgeon, Department of Thoracic Surgery: Vascular, Goiter, Oncology, Gia Dinh People’s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (2011-2019)
Surgeon: Oncology Department, Xuyen A General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (2019-2022)

Certifications (7)

Basic Laparoscopic Surgery, Gia Dinh People’s Hospital (2012)
Treatment of Venous Insufficiency with High-Frequency Waves, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (2013)
Basic Clinical Nutrition, Gia Dinh People’s Hospital (2013)
Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, Cho Ray Hospital (2015)
High-Frequency Wave Application in Benign Thyroid Nodule Treatment, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (2016)
Thoracoscopy in Treatment and Diagnosis, Cho Ray Hospital (2017)
In-depth Discussion on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Medical Association of Ho Chi Minh City (2018)

Memberships (1)

Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Procedures Performed

Breast Cancer Treatment

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment

Larynx Cancer Treatment

Lumpectomy

Thyroidectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

A Surgical Oncologist is a specialized surgeon who has the training to diagnose and treat cancer with surgery. They primarily perform tumor resections and manage complex cancer surgeries. They usually work closely with medical and radiation oncologists in comprehensive care.

Surgical Oncologists treat an array of cancer types, including but not limited to breast cancer, cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, colon, liver), thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, sarcoma, and head and neck cancers.

You should consult a Surgical Oncologist once you have been diagnosed with cancer that may necessitate surgery, in cases where you have suspicious tumors or for planning surgical options as part of your cancer treatment.

Tumor resection procedures include lumpectomy, mastectomy, colectomy, etc.

Lymph node dissection procedure.
Biopsies to provide a diagnosis of cancer.
Reconstructive procedures after a tumor resection.
Minimally invasive and ROBOTIC-assisted cancer surgeries.

While general surgeons perform a variety of surgeries in different specialties, Surgical Oncologists offer specialized expertise and training in cancer care, offering advanced techniques, a variety of complex tumor resection, and coordination with oncology teams.

Typically, surgery is accompanied by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy to provide complete treatment of your cancer. Your Surgical Oncologist will work with your oncology team and create a plan that’s right for you.

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