Online Surgical Oncologist Consultations in the South Africa

Following are some of the best surgical oncologists in other countries:

• Israel
• Dr. Eitan Friedman
• Dr. Eyal Fenig
• Dr. Itay Vardi
• Dr. Jack Beniel
• Dr. Jacob Ramon

Check out the procedures performed by surgical oncologists in South Africa:

• Brain Cancer Treatment
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Breast Cancer Treatment
• Cervical Cancer Treatment
• Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment
• Craniotomy
• Hemicolectomy
• Lung Cancer Treatment
• Mastectomy
• Oral cancer Treatment
• Ovarian Cancer Treatment
• Prostate Cancer Treatment
• Skin Cancer Treatment
• Stomach Cancer Treatment
• Whipple's Procedure

Given below are some of the most popular hospitals in South Africa where surgical oncologists work:

• Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, Johannesburg
• Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town

Listed below are some of the most common conditions performed by surgical oncologists in South Africa are:

• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Cervical Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Ovarian Cancer
• Brain Tumor
• Uterine cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Larynx Cancer
• Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
• Brain Abscess
• Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Lung Cancer
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Breast Cancer
• Ependymomas
• Meningioma
• Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Cerebral Edema
• Pancreatic Head Cancer
• Glioma
• Brain Infection
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Mixed Gliomas
• Prostate Cancer
• Astrocytoma
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Aneurysm
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Brain Cancers

Surgical oncologists are also general surgeons with training in procedures for diagnosing, staging (finding the stage of cancer), and removing any cancerous growths. The most common procedures done by a surgical oncologist are surgery for cancerous growth removal and biopsies. These surgeons can also perform surgery to find the stage of cancer and determine the areas cancer has spread. Under some circumstances, surgical oncologists might also do preventive surgeries. In some specific cases, surgery might be the only treatment you may need. In other cases, you may have surgery as well as get additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. In such cases, a surgical oncologist might be an important part of the cancer care team.

To diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist can perform biopsies. Biopsy procedures might include:

• Needle biopsies like fine-needle aspiration and core biopsies
• Abdominal surgery/laparotomy
• Laparoscopic or endoscopic (surgery using a scope)
• Excisional (removing a suspicious area, like a mole/tumor)
• Skin biopsy
• Incisional (removing a portion of the suspicious area)

After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist will send all tissue samples to a pathologist, who looks for cancer cells. In case cancer is present, you can see a surgical oncologist again to have a tumor removed. A surgical oncologist might also choose to do a staging surgery to determine the size of a tumor and find if cancer has spread.

Surgical oncologists are medical doctors who are trained in surgery with a focus on cancer treatments and diagnosis. Similar to other types of surgeons and doctors, surgical oncologists complete medical school as well as pass an exam to practice medicine.

Becoming a surgical oncologist involves the below educational steps:

• Obtain five-and-half-year MBBS degree
• Complete MS course.
• Finish a residency in general surgery
• Optionally compete General Surgery Certifying Examination
• Pursue a fellowship in surgical oncology
• Some surgical oncologists prefer to specialize in their area with additional research into specific types of cancer, such as skin, gynecological, or gastrointestinal. A surgical oncologist’s specialties could also be in particular age groups, like pediatrics.

Surgical oncologists treat a wide variety of conditions as given below:

• Ovarian Cancer
• Brain Tumor
• Uterine cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Skin Cancer
• Brain Cancers
• Brain Tumor
• Larynx Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Cervical Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Brain Abscess
• Pancreatic/Duodenal Trauma
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Meningioma
• Crohn's Disease
• Lung Cancer
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Breast Cancer
• Ependymomas
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Pancreatic Head Cancer
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Mixed Gliomas
• Prostate Cancer
• Mouth Cancer
• Meningioma
• Aneurysm
• Colon Cancer
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Brain Cancers

Different diagnostic tests are recommended by a surgical oncologist to detect cancer. Depending on the symptoms you have, you may have other tests, too. Some common tests are:

• CT scan
• MRI
• Nuclear scan
• Bone scan
• PET scan
• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• Biopsy

You might see a surgical oncologist if you have a tumor. If a primary care doctor suspects you have cancer, they may refer you to a surgical oncologist for biopsy. If you have been already diagnosed with cancer, the doctor might refer you to a surgical oncologist to get advice on your cancer treatment.

Consult a surgical oncologist if you experience any of the below-given signs and symptoms:

• Unexplained weight change
• Persistent cough
• Skin changes
• Neurological issues
• Lumps and bumps
• Breast changes
• Chronic headache
• Difficulty swallowing
• Excessive bruising
• Fatigue
• Stomach pain or nausea
• Postmenopausal bleeding

When a patient visits for the first consultation, a surgical oncologist will perform a thorough examination. The oncologist will ask various questions and also review the patient’s health history. It will include an assessment of all the tests and scans the person may have had beforehand. Besides this, the oncologist can design a treatment plan that suits the patient.

The surgical oncologist plays an important role in the patient’s welfare and ensures the patient feels comfortable. They will hear the patient’s concerns and answer all questions the patient may have about the treatment and procedures. Both will have a detailed conversation about the patient’s needs. They may also discuss any fears and anxiety the patient may have.

Surgical procedures used will differ based on the purpose of the surgical procedures and the area of the body and the size of the tissues affected. A surgical oncologist can perform open surgery or minimally invasive procedures as listed below:

• Laparoscopy
• Microscopically controlled surgery
• Cryosurgery (freezing of cells and skin)
• Robotic surgery
• Appendectomy
• Bowel resection
• ERBEJET2
• Flex Robotic System
• HIPEC Treatment
• Vascularized lymph node transfer surgery
• Lymphaticovenular bypass surgery
• PneumonectomyRobotic surgery (da Vinci Surgical System)
• Thoracotomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Tracheoesophageal puncture
• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
• Laser surgery
• Hyperthermia (heating of tissue)

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