Expert surgical evaluation and treatment for different types of cancer with a focus on safe removal, organ preservation and coordinated cancer care.
Specialist surgical care for cancers that require tumour removal, lymph-node surgery or other cancer-related procedures.
Personalized surgical planning based on cancer type, stage, tumour location and overall patient health.
Specialist cancer surgery for suitable solid tumours affecting different organs.
Treatment planned according to tumour type, stage, location and individual needs.
Laparoscopic techniques may be considered for selected cancer surgeries.
Coordinated treatment planning with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialties when required.
Surgical Oncology focuses on the surgical diagnosis and treatment of cancer, particularly solid tumours that can be removed completely or partially through surgery.
At Chiranjeevi Hospitals, treatment planning begins with reviewing biopsy findings, imaging, cancer stage, tumour location and the patient’s overall health.
Surgery may be used as the main treatment for some cancers or combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other cancer treatments.
Depending on the condition, surgery may involve tumour removal, removal of nearby lymph nodes or treatment of affected surrounding tissues.
Minimally invasive approaches may be considered for selected cancers when clinically appropriate.
The goal is to achieve effective cancer control while preserving healthy tissue and organ function whenever medically possible.
You may need a Surgical Oncology consultation after a biopsy confirms cancer or when imaging identifies a tumour that may require surgical treatment.
Patients with a suspicious lump, persistent swelling, abnormal growth or other findings requiring biopsy or surgical evaluation may also be referred to a Surgical Oncologist.
A consultation is especially important when surgery forms part of a larger cancer treatment plan involving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Patients who have already received a cancer diagnosis may also seek specialist review to understand whether surgery is appropriate, what type of operation may be required and how it fits into their overall treatment plan.
Specialist surgical evaluation for solid cancers affecting different organs and body systems.
Surgical treatment may include removal of the tumour, breast surgery and lymph-node assessment depending on cancer stage.
Cancers affecting the oral cavity, throat, thyroid and related structures may require specialized surgical treatment.
Surgical care for selected cancers involving the stomach, oesophagus and other parts of the digestive system.
Cancer affecting the colon or rectum may require removal of the tumour and affected bowel segment.
Selected tumours involving the liver, gallbladder or bile ducts may require specialist surgical evaluation.
Pancreatic cancers and selected tumours may require multidisciplinary assessment before surgery.
Selected cancers involving structures within the chest may require surgical oncology evaluation.
Tumours arising from muscle, fat and other soft tissues may require specialized surgical removal.
Cancer surgery planning combines pathology, imaging and clinical evaluation to understand the tumour and disease extent.
Tissue examination confirms the cancer type and provides important information for treatment planning.
Blood tests help assess general health, organ function and readiness for treatment.
Provides detailed information about tumour location, size and possible spread.
May provide additional detail for selected tumours and surrounding soft tissues.
May be advised for staging or assessment of selected cancers.
Overall health, anaesthesia fitness and other medical conditions are assessed before cancer surgery.
The surgical approach is selected according to cancer type, stage, location and individual patient suitability.
Removal of a cancerous tumour together with an appropriate margin of surrounding tissue when required.
Breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy may be considered depending on tumour characteristics and treatment needs.
Nearby lymph nodes may be sampled or removed for cancer staging and treatment in selected cases.
Surgical removal of affected portions of the digestive tract may be required for suitable gastrointestinal cancers.
Minimally invasive techniques may be used for selected abdominal and gastrointestinal cancers when appropriate.
In advanced cancer, surgery may sometimes be used to relieve obstruction, bleeding or other significant symptoms.
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
MBBS, DNB – General Surgery, DNB – Surgical Oncology
Cancer surgery requires careful planning because the location and behaviour of each tumour can be different.
Before surgery, the specialist reviews pathology, imaging and cancer stage to understand whether the tumour can be safely removed and whether additional treatment is required.
Some patients undergo surgery first, while others may receive chemotherapy or radiation before surgery to improve treatment planning.
Modern Surgical Oncology also focuses on removing cancer while preserving healthy tissue and organ function whenever possible.
For selected abdominal cancers, minimally invasive techniques may offer an alternative to conventional open surgery.
Patients from Kukatpally, KPHB, JNTU, Nizampet, Miyapur, Moosapet and nearby Hyderabad areas can access specialist Surgical Oncology consultation at Chiranjeevi Hospitals.
Successful cancer surgery involves more than simply removing a visible tumour.
The Surgical Oncologist plans the operation according to tumour size, location, cancer stage, nearby structures and the amount of healthy tissue that can be safely preserved.
When medically appropriate, organ-preserving approaches may help remove cancer while maintaining as much normal function as possible.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery may also be considered for selected abdominal cancers.
In some patients, chemotherapy or radiation may be recommended before or after surgery as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
The appropriate approach is selected individually with the goal of achieving effective cancer control while supporting recovery and quality of life.
A Surgical Oncologist specializes in evaluating and surgically treating cancers that require tumour removal or other cancer-related procedures.
No. Some cancers are treated mainly with chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy or other treatments. Surgery depends on cancer type and stage.
No. Some patients may receive chemotherapy or radiation before surgery depending on the cancer and treatment plan.
Cancer staging describes the extent of disease and helps specialists determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
It involves performing selected cancer operations through smaller incisions using laparoscopic techniques when clinically suitable.
In selected cases, organ-preserving surgery may be possible depending on tumour size, location and cancer stage.
Some patients require chemotherapy or radiation after surgery, while others may not. The decision depends on pathology and cancer stage.
You can consult Dr. Shankar Reddy, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, at Chiranjeevi Hospitals, KPHB Phase 1, Kukatpally, Hyderabad.
Get specialist evaluation and personalized surgical planning for cancer with coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Expert surgical evaluation for suitable solid tumours and cancer conditions.
Surgery planned according to cancer type, stage and individual needs.
Laparoscopic options for selected cancer surgeries when appropriate.
Coordinated cancer care before, during and after surgery.
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