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Dr. Urvashi Jha

Surgical Oncologist

, Delhi, India

44 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Urvashi Jha is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Urvashi Jha is part of:

  • Member, Governing Council of Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ICOG)
  • Executive Member, Gynae-Oncology Committee of the AOGD
  • Executive Committee Member, Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists
  • Chairperson, Endoscopy Committee of Association of Obstericians and Gyanecologists of Delhi (AOGD)
  • Chairperson, All India coordination committee of the RCOG
  • Life Member, Indian Association, Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
  • Life Member, Delhi Gynaecological Endoscopists Society
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
  • Life Member, Infection Control Society of India
  • Life Member, Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Certifications :

  • FRCOG (UK)
  • FICOG
  • FICS
  • FIMSA

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD. (Obst and Gynae)
  • MRCOG (UK)

Hospital Address :

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Pocket 1, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Alexander Greenstein

Urologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Alexander Greenstein is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Assuta Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Alexander Greenstein is part of:

  • Is the international association of impotence, researchers, associations of doctors of Israel, in the community of urologists US and Israel.

Qualifications :

  • The first medical education AT the Hebrew University then, where clause of He chose for Himself Urological direction. Mandatory internship took place in Ichilov Hospital. Not once raised the qualification at the Hebrew University, and the University of Tel Aviv. Graduate studies in Israel and the United States on a private clinical activity and geariatrii.

Hospital Address :

Assuta Hospital, HaBarzel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Millicent Alache Bello

Surgical Oncologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Millicent Alache Bello is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Millicent Alache Bello is part of:

  • General Medical Council,
  • British Medical Association,
  • Medical Defence Union,
  • Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
  • Association of Breast Surgery at BASO.

Certifications :

  • She gained The Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in 2000.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in 1982
  • FRCS (Ed) in 1991,
  • FRCS (Gen.Surg Ed) in 2000
  • MPhil (Leicester) in 2005.

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Dr. Arif Kokcu

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

Samsun, Turkey

42 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Arif Kokcu is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 42 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • Ege University- 1977 Master's Degree - Ondokuz May University
Dr. Uma Dangi

Radiation oncologist

, Mumbai, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Uma Dangi is a specialized Medical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Mumbai, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Uma Dangi is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Maharastra Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Grant Medical College, Mumbai, 2000
  • DNB - General Medicine - R.N Cooper municipal General Hospital, 2006
  • DNB - Medical Oncology - R.N Cooper municipal General Hospital, 2011

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Uma Dangi?

  • With over 14 years of experience, Dr Uma Dangi is a revered oncologist specializing in gynaecological cancers, thoracic malignancies, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, and blood cancers such as myeloma, lymphoma, and leukaemia.
  • She serves as the Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Cancer. Dr Dangi is also associated with the Maharashtra Medical Council and Indian Medical Association.
  • Dr Dangi participated in Australia and the Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology and Research Workshop organised in September 2012.
  • She has published her work in notable scientific journals. Some of her publications include:
    1. Sequential Treatment of Arsenic Trioxide Followed by All-Trans Retinoic Acid with Anthracyclines has an Excellent Long-Term Cure in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
    2. Thiopurine Methyl Transferase (TPMT) Activity and Erythrocyte Thioguanine Nucleotide Levels Are Reliable Markers of Tolerability to 6-Mercaptopurine in Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
    3. Prevalence and Clinico-Pathological Attributes of c-MYC Rearranged High-Grade B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL): Single Centre Experience.
Dr. Fadi Alnehlaoui

Surgical Oncologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Fadi Alnehlaoui is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Dubai.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MS- GEN SURGERY
  • MS - SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Cuneyt Aydemir

Surgical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cuneyt Aydemir is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty 1998
  • Heybeliada Sanatorium, Chest Surgery Complications 2004
  • Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hospital Management 2007

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Hasan Demir

Surgical Oncologist

Samsun, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hasan Demir is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • 1994 - Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine Graduate
  • 1995-2000 - Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Chest and Heart Surgery - Specialization
Dr. Suha Alzafer

Surgical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Suha Alzafer is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Suha Alzafer is part of:

  • European Thoracic Society
  • Lung Cancer Association
  • Kabataş High School Mzunlar Association
  • Respiratory Research Association
  • Thoracic Society

Qualifications :

  • 2000 - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology
  • 1998 - Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Chest Diseases
  • 1992 - Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka

Surgical Oncologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.

Qualifications :

  • MS (Thoracic Surgery)
  • MD, Syrian Doctorate Degree of Thoracic Surgery

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mazen Zouwayhed

Surgical Oncologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Mazen Zouwayhed is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • American Board of pulmonary diseases, University of Oklahoma, USA, 2010
  • American Board of cirital care diseases, University of Oklahoma, USA, 2011
  • American Board of internal medicine, Case Univerisy, USA, 2005

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Paul Carter

Surgical Oncologist

, London, United Kingdom

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Paul Carter 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with Cancer Centre London.

Association and Memberships Dr. Paul Carter is part of:

  • Mr Carter is a member of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) and The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS).

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • BSc
  • MD
  • FRCS
  • FRCOG

Hospital Address :

Cancer Centre London, Parkside, London, UK

Dr. Altan Kir

Surgical Oncologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Altan K?r is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Altan K?r is part of:

  • Turkish Thoracic Surgery Society
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Thorax Society

Qualifications :

  • Karadeniz University Medical School, Trabzon 1984
  • Thoracic Surgery Specialty Education, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakır 1991
  • London Royal Brompton Hospital, London 1996
  • New-York Memmorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1999

Hospital Address :

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Anadolu Salk Merkezi, Cumhuriyet Cd., Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

Dr. Rajiv Goel

Surgical Oncologist

, Gurgaon, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Rajiv Goel is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurugram, India. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajiv Goel is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Delhi Urological Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1998
  • MS - General Surgery - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2001
  • MCh - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2004
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - National Board of Examination, India, 2005

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar, Block F, Carterpuri Village, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Necmettin Sahinkaya

Urologist

, Samsun, Turkey

45 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Necmettin Sahinkaya is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Bursa University Faculty of Medicine, 1979
  • Specialization Training - Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, 1985

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

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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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Published: 06 Nov, 2024
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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)