Gastrointestinal cancers are very different from other cancers of the body in many ways. One, it is usually more aggressive than cancers in other parts of the body such as the breast, head and neck and pelvis. They frequently are diagnosed in later stages due to their silent nature where endoscopic or surgical palliation remains the only option. Moreover, cancer in any part of the GI tract can trigger them to spread to other portions as well.

When detected early, surgical removal is the best way to treat them. Few tumours respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy despite progress in recent times.

Surgical resections of tumors in the stomach, gallbladder, bile duct, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum are more demanding, time taking and requires a great understanding of regional anatomy.

The entire medical practice is progressing towards super specialization and teamwork and cancer management is no exception. In an effort to deliver the best treatment, surgeons are closely working with oncologists and endoscopists to provide a protocolised treatment. Surgeons are updating themselves with cancers of a particular region or area to ensure the best possible management.

At DSC, we believe that we should strive to provide safe, rational, evidence-based treatment for GI cancers. Our team specializes in carrying out surgery for GI cancers and happens to be one of the very few healthcare providers in eastern India to offer Gastrointestinal Cancer surgery through laparoscopic technique*

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is based on the results which the existing patients have got after treatment. However, results may vary from case to case.