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Dr. Sujay Susikar

Surgical Oncologist

, Chennai, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Sujay Susikar is one of the most sought after Surgical Oncologist in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sujay Susikar is part of:

  • Association of surgeons of India
  • Indian association of Surgical Oncology
  • Indian Society of Oncology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS( General Surgery)
  • Dip NB( General Surgery)
  • MCh( Surgical Oncology)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Amol Dumbre patil

Surgical Oncologist

, Pune, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Amol Dumbre patil is one of the most skillful Surgical Oncologist in Pune, India. The clinician holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Amol Dumbre patil is part of:

  • Maharastra Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery - The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, 2008

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Rural Medical College, Loni, 2003
  • DNB - General Surgery - National Board of Examination, India, 2006

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Sivakumar M

Surgical Oncologist

, Chennai, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Sivakumar M is one of the most skillful Surgical Oncologist in Chennai, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Malar Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sivakumar M is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)

Certifications :

  • FMAS (Minimal Invasive Surgery)

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Mangesh Patil

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Mangesh Patil is one of the most sought after Urologist & Andrologist in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 21 years of experience and is associated with Seven Hills Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mangesh Patil is part of:

  • Robotic Surgery training for urological cancers
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Indian medical Association( IMA)
  • Mumbai Urological society(MUS)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
  • Associaltion of Medical Consultants

Qualifications :

  • Diplomate National Board (DNB) 2008- 2011 GenitoUrinary Surgery GMCH Nagpur, India
  • Master of Surgery (MS) 2003- 2006 General Surgery GMCH Nagpur, India
  • Diplomate National Board(DNB) 2003- 2006 General Surgery National Academy of medical sciences, New Delhi MNAMS 2007
  • General Surgery M.G.M. Medical college, Aurangabad, India
  • Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) 1996- 2002 Medicine and Surgery

Hospital Address :

SevenHills Hospital, Shivaji Nagar JJC, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Ashutosh Singh

Urologist

, Noida, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ashutosh Singh is one of the best Urologist & Andrologist in Noida, India. The medical practitioner holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Metro Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ashutosh Singh is part of:

  • Member, North Zone Urology Society
  • Member, Urology Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Lucknow, 1999
  • MS - General Surgery - King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University, 2003
  • MCh - Urology - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2008

Hospital Address :

Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, Buddh Vihar, Block X, Sector 12, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Vinay Mahendra

Urologist

, Kolkata, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Vinay Mahendra is one of the most skillful Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Kolkata, India. The clinician holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS ( Gen Surg)
  • DNB ( Uro)
  • MCh ( Uro)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Canal Circular Road, Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kadapara, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Dr. Anil Kamath

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Anil Kamath is one of the leading Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anil Kamath is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Oncologists
  • Union International Cancer Control (UICC), Geneva.

Certifications :

  • Dr. Anil Kamath was awarded the UICC- ICRETT fellowship, to visit Washington Cancer Center to learn management of peritoneal surface malignancies by radical peritonectomy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Dipen Patel

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Dipen Patel is one of the best Surgical Oncologist in Thane, India. The medical practitioner holds over 3 years of experience and is associated with Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dipen Patel is part of:

  • Gujarat Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MCh
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Wockhardt Umrao Multy Speciality Hospital, Bharti Nagar, Mira Road East, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Dipen Patel

  • GI Oncology procedures for stomach cancer, oesophagus, colon, rectum & hepatopancreaticobiliary area.
  • Head and Neck oncology, oral malignancies procedures, larynx, and pharynx and post cricoid region tumors’ treatment, treatment of Thyroid, Salivary gland tumors.
  • M.S. from Smt. NHL Medical College, Shardaben Hospital, Ahmedabad in 2013, and an MCh (Oncosurgery) in 2016 at GCRI, BJMC, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad.
  • Residential surgical oncologist at Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, civil Hospital Ahmedabad, for the last three years.
  • Adept in procedures as pectoralis major muscle flap, the Latissimus dorsi flap, and forehead flap.
  • He has presented posters, papers at national conferences, published in reputable journals.
  • He is well adapted in performing procedures for gynaecological and urological malignancies.
Dr. Rimantas Bausys

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Vilnius, Lithuania

29 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Rimantas Bausys is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Lithuania. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vilnius, Lithuania. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius.

Qualifications :

  • Graduated in Medicine at the University of Vilnius in 1991
  • In 1991-1995 Vilnius University, residency training in surgery

Hospital Address :

Kardiolitos klinikos

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rimantas Bausys

  • Dr. Rimantas fields of interest includes Consultations of adults, Specializes in the field of oncological pathology of the abdominal organs, Stomach, colon, hernia, soft tissue surgeries, and Consultations on proctology diseases (during the consultation a rectoscopy study is performed)

Dr. Rimantas is a well-known General & Laparoscopic surgeon

  • He has secured training in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Strasbourg, France. Copenhagen, Denmark. Erlangen, Germany.
  • The doctor is a coauthor of several scientific publications
  • The doctor is very well-versed in communicating with his patients. He is fluent with Lithuanian, Russian, and English
Dr. Monika Pansari

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Monika Pansari is one of the best Surgical Oncologist in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Breast and GYN oncology from Roswell park Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, USA.

Qualifications :

  • MS,
  • DNB (Surgical Oncology)

Hospital Address :

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Sunkalpalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Venkatachala K

Surgical Oncologist

Bangalore, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Venkatachala K is one of the leading Medical Oncologist in Bengaluru, India. The doctor holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Sakra World Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Teaching programs of General Surgery and DNB Surgical Oncology trainees.
  • FMAS (Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery)

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

Sakra World Hospital, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Simon Wood

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

37 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Simon Wood is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Simon Wood is part of:

  • Association of Cancer Physicians

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • FRCS(Plast)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Mehmet Manisali

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Mehmet Manisali is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Manisali is part of:

  • British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Association of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • MSc
  • FFDRCSI
  • FRCS(Ed)
  • FRCS(OMFS)

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Robert Allan Marsden

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Robert Allan Marsden is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • FRCP

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Ian Bloom

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

27 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ian Bloom is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBChB,
  • FRCS,
  • FRCS (Edin),
  • MD

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

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About Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a surgeon specialized in treating cancer that requires surgery to remove tumors and other cancerous tissues. He performs surgeries for removing tumor or cancerous tissues and also the nearby susceptible tissues. Surgical oncologists also perform certain types of biopsies to help in the diagnosis of cancer. They work in coordination with other doctors, specialists and clinicians to help in reducing the pain, side effects, clinicians and speed up the recovery after the surgery.

A surgical oncologist is usually the first specialist doctor you will see if your primary care physician suspects that you have cancer. Surgical oncologist then performs biopsies by taking a small portion of the tissues so that it can be checked for the presence of cancer.

If the presence of cancerous cells gets confirmed then the surgical oncologist will perform surgery to remove the tumor or cancerous cells and the surrounding tissues. The surgeon will also help you prepare for and recover from any surgical procedure that you have to undergo during your cancer treatment.

Most of the patients have cancer surgery combined with other treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. Sometimes nonsurgical treatments (also known as neoadjuvant therapy) or post-surgery (also known as adjuvant therapy) to help in the prevention of cancer growth, metastasis or recurrence.

Procedures Performed

  • Laparoscopy
  • Robotic surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Bowel resection
  • ERBEJET2
  • Flex Robotic System
  • HIPEC Treatment
  • Vascularized lymph node transfer surgery
  • Lymphaticovenular bypass surgery
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Robotic surgery (da Vinci® Surgical System)
  • Thoracotomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

Top Surgical Oncologists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Pushpinder GuliaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Rimantas BausysKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Hemkant VermaSharda Hospital, Greater Noida
Dr. Tanuj Paul BhatiaSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Valerijus OstapenkoKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Arun GoelMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
Dr. Tapaswini PradhanFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
Dr. Kapil KumarFortis La Femme, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Surgical Oncologist

Cancer is a difficult condition that gives people emotional distress & panic state. Cancer patients are at a higher risk of infection than the average healthy person due to a weakened immune system that controls their body's defensive mechanism. Early identification, screening, and diagnosis are critical in cancer care. Virtual consultations have been a boon for cancer patients in these continuous epidemic scenarios and in this tech-advanced world. Patients can receive complete assessment and care regardless of their location by requesting an online consultation with an oncology specialist. At MediGence (Telemedicine service), we can help you by providing expert cancer consultation from highly experienced and board-certified Surgical oncologists in 20+ countries. This is your way to address all of your worries related to the surgery and to get prepared for your inquiries & surgical process in advance of the appointment. Following are some more reasons to avail an online consultation with a Surgical Oncologist-

  • In a virtual consultation, the doctor thoroughly examines the patient's condition and shares the medical reports, just as they would in person.
  • Online healthcare is affordable and incredibly time-effective. Furthermore, it does not frighten cancer patients who have been already going through a significant level of suffering.
  • At one location, patients can receive second opinions, consultations, and high-quality medical care.
  • Cancer patients may experience less anxiety about their course of treatment, side effects, prescriptions, follow-up visits, etc.
  • ‘Onco's virtual care management approach’ by oncologists ensures that cancer patients and caregivers receive the best possible guidance and treatment from specialists.
  • In many parts of the world, surgical techniques are still used to treat cancer. It is a localized treatment, which is thought to have the highest likelihood of success. In accordance with the type and location of your cancer, surgical oncologists can assist you in selecting the best surgical treatment.
  • You won't have to answer the same questions over and over; your medical history will be saved online and may be accessed at any time.
  • An online cancer consultation before the treatment could assess your condition better, and can give you the hope and assurance that you need in choosing a safe and reliable treatment option that you deserve.
  • You will be offered a better treatment plan that has the potential to prevent a misdiagnosis. And, perhaps even save a life.
  • In other circumstances, if a misdiagnosis has already occurred with you, the second opinion could better reveal it.
  • The oncologist will analyze your medical history and test data before either confirming or denying your cancer diagnosis.
  • It's also possible that extra examinations will be required of you. The oncologist will go into detail about your condition and give you a chance to ask questions.
  • You can plan your treatment, travel date, visa application, and further treatment procedures, accordingly
  • Consulting with a doctor online can reduce the chances of catching any new infectious illness
  • The expert will help you maintain a positive attitude towards the situation
  • Online consultation with a cross-border expert Surgical Oncologist via Telemedicine can cost you between 123 USD- 456 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Surgical Oncologists offering online consultation?

Following are some of the best surgical oncologists available for online consultation:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Surgical Oncologist?

Check out the conditions performed by surgical oncologists:

  • 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
Who is a Surgical Oncologist?

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.

What are the qualifications of a Surgical Oncologist?

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.
What conditions do Surgical oncologists treat?

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
What diagnostic tests are required by Surgical Oncologist?

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
When should you visit a Surgical Oncologist?

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
What can you expect from your first visit with a Surgical Oncologist?

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.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Surgical Oncologist?

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)

FAQs related to

Who is a Surgical Oncologist?

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.

What are the qualifications of a Surgical Oncologist?

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.
What conditions do Surgical oncologists treat?

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
What diagnostic tests are required by Surgical Oncologist?

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
When should you visit a Surgical Oncologist?

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
What can you expect from your first visit with a Surgical Oncologist?

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.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Surgical Oncologist?

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)