Dr. Sivakumar M

Condition Treated by Dr. Sivakumar M

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Sivakumar M treats are:

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

Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some types 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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Sivakumar M

Your symptoms depend on the type of cancer you are affected with, what is the stage, the location of 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 is suffering from the condition. Around 200 types of cancer are known till 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:

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

Operating hours of Dr. Sivakumar M

Dr Sivakumar M works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Sivakumar M

The below-listed popular procedures for cancer treatment are performed by Dr. Sivakumar M

• Mastectomy
• Ovarian Cancer Treatment
• Cervical Cancer Treatment
• Breast Cancer Treatment

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.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MS (General Surgery)
• MCh ( Surgical Oncology)
• DNB(Surgical Oncology)

Work Experiences

• Fortis Hospital