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Dr. Hamit Ozturk

Urologist

, Samsun, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hamit Ozturk is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Hamit Ozturk is part of:

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Urooncology Association

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Urology
  • Anadolu University Healthcare Management
  • Anadolu University Faculty of Business Administration
  • Sexual Therapist - Cised Sexual Therapy Training
  • 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Social Sciences - Marriage and Family Therapy - Master's Degree
Dr. Sahin Kabay

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sahin Kabay is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sahin Kabay is part of:

  • Continence Association
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Urooncology Association
  • Turkish Urology Association
  • Endourology Association
  • Andrology Association
  • Children's Urology Association
  • International Continence Society (ICS)
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)

Qualifications :

  • 1988-1994: Bachelor of Medicine Faculty Osmangazi University
  • 1998-2003: Doctorate / S. Competence / Specialty in Medicine Urology Haseki Training Application and Research Hospital, Istanbul
  • 2003: Specialization: Urology, Haseki Training Application and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Akif Mert Erda

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Akif Mert Erda is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Akif Mert Erda is part of:

  • Turkish Urology Association
  • World Endorurology Association
  • Turkish Endourology Association
  • Urological Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine - Urology - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Dr. Soner Yalcinkaya

Urologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

11 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Soner Yalcinkaya is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 11 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Soner Yalcinkaya is part of:

  • Genre Urology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Andrology Association
  • ESSM (European Society for Sexual Medicine)

Qualifications :

  • 1996 - 2002 - Ege University Medical Faculty
  • 2002 - 2008 - SB Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Eray Gursoy

Urologist

, Bursa, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Eray Gursoy is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 2004 - Uludag University Medical Faculty
  • 2011 - Uludag University Medical Faculty Urology Expertise

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

Dr. Kaushal Yadav

Surgical Oncologist

Delhi, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Kaushal Yadav is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with W Pratiksha Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kaushal Yadav is part of:

  • Life Member Association of Surgeons of India (FL 30948).
  • Lifetime Member International Hepatopancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)- Indian Chapter (611).
  • Active member Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (4811)
  • Lifetime member Indian Association of Surgical Oncologist (Y0004)
  • Life member Association of GynaecOncology of India (990)
  • Life member Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignacies
  • Life member Indian Medical Association

Qualifications :

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

Hospital Address :

W Pratiksha Hospital, Block C, Uday Nagar, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Ronelle De Villiers

Surgical Oncologist

, Cape Town, South Africa

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ronelle De Villiers is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in South Africa. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Cape Town, South Africa. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Life Kingsbury Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1997. She pursued further training in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Paediatrics, and completed a Diploma in Child Health in 1999.

Hospital Address :

Life Kingsbury Hospital, Wilderness Road, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa

Dr. Vera Beni

Surgical Oncologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Vera Beni 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 Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vera Beni is part of:

  • ECCA - European Cervival Cancer Association, Association of Gynaecologists and Perinatologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian Medical Association for ultrasonography in medicine and biology.

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Vera obtained her MBBS from Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Federal Ministry of Health and MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has done postgraduate Ultrasonography in Gynaecology and Fetal Medicine from the Medical University of Zagreb - Croatia, Advanced Life Support Group M.O.E.T (RCOG), 3D and 4D Sonography Course-Prof. Dr. Asim Kurjak , Budva Montenegro. She has also completed Gynaecological Endoscopy Course Outpatient Bettocchi Hysteroscopy in addition to certificate of Hysteroscopy, Early Detection of Cervical Cancer & Colposcopy Course, Clinical Center Ljubljana , Slovenia and Malignant Dysplasia of genital tract Cytology and Diagnosis Course, Government Hospital Maribor , Slovenia.

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Tolga Okutucu

Urologist

, Kocaeli, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tolga Okutucu is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Anadolu Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tolga Okutucu is part of:

  • Ankara Medical Chamber
  • Urological Surgery Association
  • Urooncology Association
  • European Urology Association (EAU)
  • Turkish Andrology Association

Qualifications :

  • University - Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara 2006
  • Specialization Training - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Ankara 2012

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Michael Peer

Cardiac enterologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Michael Peer is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Michael Peer is part of:

  • International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Reviewer of the ""Innovations"" journal
  • Israeli and European Associations for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Israel Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • 1995 - Graduated from Tbilisi State Medical University, MD (Republic of Georgia)
  • 2007 - Residency in thoracic surgery at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
  • 2008 - Thoracoscopic advanced lung surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2012 - Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery observer at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 - Robotic thymectomy observer at the Charite Hospital, Berlin, Germany
  • 2013 - a course in the da Vinci training center, EEC (Ecole Européenne de Chirurgie), Paris, France
  • 2015 - course of surgical controversies in thoracic surgery, a course at the endoscopic training center, ESTS, Hamburg, Germany

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Alon Ben Nun

Surgical Oncologist

, Ramat Gan, Israel

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Alon Ben Nun is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Hashomer, Israel. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Sheba Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Alon Ben Nun is part of:

  • Israel Association of Physicians
  • Israeli Surgical Association
  • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Qualifications :

  • MD and PhD in Medicine from the Medical School, Ben- Gurion University of the Negev

Hospital Address :

Sheba Medical Center, Derech Sheba, Ramat Gan, Israel

Dr. Gal Keren Paz

Urologist

, Tel Aviv, Israel

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Gal Keren Paz is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Tel Aviv, Israel. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center -Ichilov Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gal Keren Paz is part of:

  • European Association of Urology
  • Israel Medical Association
  • Israel Urological Association
  • American Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 1996-2003
  • Urologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA, 2011-2014

Hospital Address :

Tel Aviv Medical Center, Retsif Herbert Samuel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Dr. Ceyhun Numanoglu

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ceyhun Numanoglu is a specialized Gynecologist Laproscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Gazi University School of Medicine, 1985
  • Specialization Training - SB Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gynecological Oncology Surgery / 2011
  • Specialization Training - Istanbul Bakirkoy Obstetrics and Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology / 1991

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Hurside Cevlan

Obstetrics & Gynaecologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hurside Cevlan is a specialized Gynecologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Fatih Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Xinjiang Medical University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine - Specialization

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Mesut Polat

Surgical Oncologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mesut Polat is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mesut Polat is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Gynecology and Obstetric Society

Qualifications :

  • IZMIR TEPECIK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Obstetrics and Gynecology Training 2000 - 2004 , Izmir/Turkey

Hospital Address :

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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
Updated: 27 Feb, 2026
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)