Surgical Oncologist ·
NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
21 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Tamil , Tulu
Dr. Sukrith Shetty is a reputable surgical oncologist with an impressive track record of over 20 years. Dr. Sukrith has obtained degrees like M.S. (Gen Surgery) and M.Ch.(Surgical Oncology). He is also experienced in advanced laparoscopic procedures like lap appendectomy, cholecystectomy & adhesiolysis, hernia surgeries, hemorrhoidectomies, benign breast lumps, benign thyroidectomies, branchial cysts, pilonidal sinus as well as minor procedures like cyst excisions, lymph node biopsies, tube thoracostomies, pleural and peritoneal paracentesis, and guided needle biopsies.
Dr. Shetty is a member of the Bangalore Oncology Group, the Surgical Society of Bangalore, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Middle East Chapter and the Emirates Medical Association. Moreover, Dr. Sukrith has several international publications, articles and scientific presentations to his credit. His area of interest lies on the advanced laparoscopic colonic, stomach, gynecological, adrenal surgeries along with breast cancer surgeries like oncoplastic surgeries and reconstruction with flaps and implants.
Listed below are some of the conditions that surgical neurologist Sukrith Shetty treats:
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.
There are different types of cancer and each of the types produces different symptoms. The signs can be normal, such as weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. You do not need to remember all these signs, but we bring here the key ones to make you aware of. These symptoms are a sign of cancer and detecting it early can save your life. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:
You can see Dr Sukrith Shetty between 11 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Sukrith Shetty performs for cancer treatment are given below
The surgical oncologist can perform even the most complicated cases with ease. The doctor has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures. 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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A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon with training in various procedures for diagnosing or removing cancerous growths. The common procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are biopsy and surgery for the removal of cancerous growth. 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.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:
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. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below 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.