Surgical oncology is a specialized practice of cancer surgery that focuses on the removal of tumors, as well as nearby tissue and organs to diagnose and treat cancer. It requires surgeons who are skilled in both the delicate technique for tumor removal as well as in-depth knowledge of the different types of cancers.
The team works together to develop customized treatment plans based on each patient’s individual situation
Cancer Surgery / Surgical Oncology
Cancer surgeons at ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital use surgical methods to diagnose, treat and manage cancer-related symptoms. Stalwarts from the field of cancer surgery are associated with ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital. These renowned onco-surgeons have led the country in the field of cancer surgery and bring you treatments that are path-breaking and humane.
A biopsy or diagnostic surgery is performed to diagnose cancer. In the surgery, a sample of the tissue is taken from the body for a closer look
What Kind Of Cancer Surgeries Are Done?
Biopsy
A biopsy or diagnostic surgery is performed to diagnose cancer. In the surgery, a sample of the tissue is taken from the body for a closer look
Curative Surgery
Once a cancer has been identified, the medical team may advise removal of the tumor or a portion of the cancerous growth
Staging Surgery
A surgery is performed to identify the exact location of the cancer, how much it has spread in the body and whether it is affecting the functioning of the other organs. It helps determine the stage of the cancer and the necessary treatment
Preventive surgery
Cancer surgeons can recommend removal of the body tissue that may become cancerous
Supportive surgery
Surgeries are also done to support the treatment such as installing an infusion port for targeted chemotherapy
Reconstructive surgery
Doctors also perform surgeries to restore the body’s appearance or functioning after cancer treatment
Palliative surgery
Palliative care is to support the patients relieve side effects of the treatment
Types Of Cancer Surgery
Open Surgery
In most open surgeries, the surgeons make a large incision and remove all or part of a tumor and some of the surrounding healthy tissue. It is the traditional form of surgery
Minimally invasive surgical techniques
Laparoscopy, Laser, Cryosurgery are some types of minimally invasive surgical techniques that use little incisions to operate on the patient. ACI Cumballa Hill hospital is fully equipped and has a highly qualified team to perform these modern procedures of surgery.
Meet Our Experts
PADMASHRI DR RAMAKANT DESHPANDE
Surgical Oncology
DR. SANJAY SHARMA
MBBS, MS, FICS, FAIS
Director
HOD Breast Surgery, Thoracic Cancer
Consultant Surgical Oncology
DR. JAGDEESH KULKARNI
MS, MCh (URO), FNAMS, MNAMS, FCPS, FICS DEPT.
Director – Asian Cancer Institute
Surgical Oncology
DR. PRRIYA ESHPUNYANI
FMAS, FAIS, MNAMS,
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon & Oncologist
DR. SHRAVAN SHETTY
MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Consultant Surgical Oncology
DR. SANJAY SINGH
Laproscopic & Robotic Surgery, Consultant Surgical Oncology
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