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What is Surgical approach to cancer?
Surgical approach to cancer refers to the removal of the cancerous tissue through surgery.
Surgery is often used to diagnose and stage cancer, as well as to treat certain types of cancer.
Surgery may be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Types of surgical procedures done
Organ Based Surgical Oncology
Head & neck
Urological
Thoracic / Lung
Transplant Oncology
Colorectal
Breast
Skin & Musculoskeletal
Liver-Pancreas-Biliary
Thyroid / Endocrine
Gynecological
Upper GI
Surgery for Cancer Treatment
Diagnostic
For diagnosis of Cancer like Node biopsy, Core – biopsy etc.
Preventive/Risk Reducing
Removal of normal organ to prevent cancer in patients with genetic disorders.
Risk reducing mastectomy, Risk reducing salpingo-oophorectomy, Risk reducing colectomy
Supportive
To aid in other form of therapies such as Chemoport for chemotherapy , feeding jejunostomy during Radiation
Palliative
Surgeries for symptom control in incurable cancer like palliative gastric resection/gastro-jejunostomy for obstructive gastric cancer, Palliative resection for fungating/ bleeding tumors.
Special Surgery (Endoscopic Surgery)
Endoscopic Surgeries – Endoscopic removal of tumors
Laser Surgery – Day care, blood less surgery for small tumors
Image guided Thermal ablation to kill and destroy tumor cells using RFA(heat) or Cryosurgery (Cold Liquid nitrogen) to kill tumor cells.
Resection
Margin Negative Removal of cancer bearing organs / tissues
Cyto-Reductive Surgery (CRS)
Multi-organ resection to cure advanced cancers with the aid of HIPEC(Hot Chemotherapy)
Reconstructive
Restore function and cosmesis of removed organ like Breast Oncoplasty, Free/ Pedicled flaps for head & neck reset and Soft tissue tumor.
Surgical Approaches to Cancer
- Open surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopic Oncolog
- Robotic Oncology Precision Fine Minimally Invasive Surgery with the surgeon operating via a computer console
Preparation for surgery
The patient will need to undergo various tests to ensure they are fit for surgery
Before the surgery, the patient will be given instructions on how to prepare for the procedure and what to expect during the recovery period.
The patient will also be given instructions on how to care for themselves after the surgery.
Recovery and Post-surgical follow up
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery and the patient’s overall health.
The patient may have to stay in the hospital for a few days or up to a week
The patient will be given instructions on how to care for themselves at home, including how to manage pain, care for incision sites, and prevent infections.
The patient will be scheduled for follow-up appointments to monitor their recovery and check for any signs of complications.
Patients may also be given a treatment plan, which may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy to ensure that all cancer cells are destroyed.
Risks and Complications
Risks and complications of surgery depend on the type of surgery and Some common risks and complications include bleeding, infection, and reactions to anesthesia.
Long-term complications may include pain, numbness, and limited movement or function in the affected area.
There is also a risk of the cancer returning after surgery, which will be closely monitored during post-surgical follow-up appointments.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and are in need of surgical treatment, we encourage you to learn more about the options available at MGM Cancer Institute. Our team of specialists is dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists +91 44 4251 5151 and email us at [email protected] for queries and more details.