Previously, surgery was the only way to diagnose and treat cancer. Palliative surgeries were also performed in order to manage cancer-related symptoms and their effects along with it also help to control pain and increase patient’s comfort level. Depending on the type, size, grade, stage and location of the tumour, the specialists decide whether the surgery can be performed or not. Depending on those same factors the specialists also decide the minimal encroaching techniques such as laparoscopy or robotic surgery. The Cancer Hospital In Bangalore offers Hitech treatment for cancer.

Advanced Surgical Recovery Program (ASURE)

To enhance patient’s post-surgery experience, Advanced Surgical Recovery Program or ASURE was designed. It makes sure that the patients need not stay at the hospital for a long time. The surgery has been made quicker along with lesser complications due to ASURE.

ASURE covers nutrition, pain management with the help of non-narcotic pain relievers in addition to physical activity within 24 hours from the surgery.

There are several procedures of surgical oncology, which are used for Cancer Treatment In Bangalore. They are described below.

Surgical oncology procedures

Bowel resection

If cancer or other diseases affect the colon, then this surgical procedure is adapted. In this process, the colorectal tumours along with surrounding tissue and nearby lymph nodes are removed as a part of the treatment. This is also known as a colectomy. In order to treat colorectal cancer, this process is used. If the whole colon is removed then it is called a total colectomy and in case of partial removal of the colon, it is called segmental colectomy. While most of the part of the colon is removed, it is known as a subtotal colectomy.

Appendectomy

The appendix is a non-active organ attached to the large intestine. If it gets blocked by infection, foreign object or stool, cancer it swells. In case of any inflation or irritation caused to the appendix, the situation is called appendicitis and in that case, the appendix are removed by a surgery, which is called appendectomy.

While the appendectomy is being performed and an appendix tumour is found, an additional operation may be needed along with other treatment such as chemotherapy. This before said process is only be done if the lab reports confirmed that it is a case of appendix (or appendiceal) cancer.

Flexible robotic surgery (Flex Robotic System)

The Flex Robotic System indulges a flexible robotic endoscope which allows the surgeon to access hard-to-reach areas such as the rectum, colon, mouth and throat. The system’s flexible scope allows the surgeons to reach such places in colon and rectum that is only accessible through surgery.

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)

After the cytoreductive surgery of removing the visible tumour in the abdomen, the patient receives HIPEC treatment. In this treatment, heated and highly concentrated chemotherapy is applied directly to the abdomen to destroy remaining cancer cells. This process is different from traditional chemotherapy that circulates throughout the body.

Robotic surgery (da Vinci Surgical System)

In this system, a few very small incisions are made to offer the surgeons more precision and vision. The patients overcome the surgery very quickly and also can be moved to further and get back to daily life sooner. This process also includes minimal blood loss, minimal scarring along with less pain and infection.

There are also many other treatments such as Surgical options for lymphedema, Pneumonectomy, Thoracotomy, Thyroidectomy, Tracheoesophageal puncture and Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). One also can consult with the Best Surgical Oncologist In Bangalore for more details and consultation.