Dr. Vincent Khoo

Condition Treated by Dr. Vincent Khoo

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Vincent Khoo treats are:

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

Breast cancer surgery is performed to remove the specific area of cancer in the breasts. The surgeon removes cancer and healthy tissues all around it. You usually have to undergo radiotherapy for the breast after this kind of surgery.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Vincent Khoo

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 various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

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

Operating hours of Dr. Vincent Khoo

Dr Vincent Khoo is available for consultation from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor’s clinic is closed on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Vincent Khoo

The list of popular procedures that Dr Vincent Khoo performs for cancer treatment are given below

• Prostate Cancer Treatment

The doctor has performed a large number of successful procedures for cancer treatment, with a high success rate has received worldwide recognition for their patient-centric approach and holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Minimally invasive surgery and open surgery are two ways of doing cancer surgery. In open surgery, a large incision is made to remove the tumor. In minimally invasive surgery, surgeons make a few small cuts to remove the tumor. The common techniques for minimally invasive surgery are laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.

Qualification

• MBBS
• FRACR
• FRCR
• MD

Work Experiences

• Dr Vincent Khoo is a Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Head of Department of Clinical Oncology at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMT), Honorary Consultant at St George’s Hospital incorporating the Atkinson Morley Wing, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Cancer Research, University of London and Honorary Associate Professor at the Austin Health, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne.