{"id":1937,"date":"2020-09-17T08:39:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T08:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/?p=1937"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:43:04","slug":"cancer-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drrpadmakumar.com\/blog\/cancer-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cancer Surgery is performed to remove cancer-affected tissue \/ tumor from the body. Cancer (also known as malignancy) is a group of diseases, which is caused due to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. These abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade the adjacent parts of the body. Some of the common types of cancer include breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, etc…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment for cancer typically includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and\/or surgery. Surgical management of cancer may be essential to prevent metastasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. R. Padmakumar performs different cancer surgeries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma – Thyroidectomy for Thyroid cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stomach Cancer Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Colorectal Cancer Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Colon Cancer \/ Intestinal Cancer \u2013 Colectomy, Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal resection (APR), Anterior Resection without colostomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Breast Cancer \u2013 Mastectomy, Lumpectomy, Axillary Dissection, Breast Reconstruction Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Chest Cancer – Thoracoscopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Soft Tissue Sarcomas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Cervical Cancer Surgery \u2013 Radical hysterectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Ovarian cancer – Hysterectomy, Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, omentectomy, Lymph node clearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Esophageal Cancer Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Uterine Cancer – Radical Hysterectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Anal Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Endometrial Cancer – Radical Hysterectomy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Gallbladder Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Endoscopies performed to detect Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Procedure<\/th>\n Part of the body<\/th>\n Where scope is inserted<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
    Bronchoscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a Bronchoscope and used to examine the Lungs or respiratory tract <\/td>\n Mouth or nose <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Colonoscopy <\/td>\n Used to examine the rectum and intestines <\/td>\n Anus <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Colposcopy <\/td>\n Colposcopy is done to examine the vagina, cervix and vulva to identify any abnormal or precancerous\n areas. <\/td>\n Vagina <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Cystoscopy <\/td>\n Done with a cystoscope to visualize the bladder and urethra <\/td>\n Urethra <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Gastroscopy <\/td>\n Performed using a gastroscope and is also called upper endoscopy and is used to examine the\n esophagus,\n stomach and the first section of the small intestine. <\/td>\n Mouth <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n\n
    Hysteroscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a hysteroscope to examine the Uterus and cervix <\/td>\n Vagina <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Laparoscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a laparoscope to visualize the abdomen or pelvis. <\/td>\n Small cuts in the abdomen <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Laryngoscopy <\/td>\n Performed to examine the larynx, vocal cords, the back of the throat and the upper airway region\n <\/td>\n Mouth <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Mediastinoscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a mediastinoscope to diagnose conditions like lung cancer <\/td>\n Small cut in the lower neck <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Pyeloscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a pyeloscope to examine the kidneys and ureter. <\/td>\n Urethra <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Sigmoidoscopy <\/td>\n Performed to visualize the lower part of the large intestine that includes the rectum and sigmoid\n colon.\n <\/td>\n Anus <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Thoracoscopy <\/td>\n Performed with a thoracoscope to view the inside of the chest. <\/td>\n Small cut in the chest <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n
    Ureteroscopy <\/td>\n Used to examine the upper urinary tract and kidneys to diagnose and treat urothelial cancers <\/td>\n Urethra <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Thyroid cancer can be of different types:  Medullary thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer, papillary thyroid cancer, follicular thyroid cancer, Hurthle cell cancer.  Surgery to remove the thyroid is the most common treatment for thyroid cancers.  It is also termed thyroidectomy.  Depending on the type and stage of the thyroid cancer, it may be necessary to remove the entire thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy) or part of it (hemithyroidectomy). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Thyroidectomy can be performed as Open, Endoscopic, or Robotic.  In Endoscopic Thyroidectomy<\/a>, small incisions are made at the axilla, and the thyroid is removed through these small incisions.  Parathyroid tumors can also be removed by endoscopic method.  Robotic Thyroidectomy involves the aid of robots in carrying out the procedure.  In Open Thyroidectomy, the thyroid is removed by making a large incision at the neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Radical neck dissection is performed for surgical control of metastatic neck disease.  This can also be performed endoscopically. In case of lymph node metastasis<\/a> from thyroid cancer, cervical lymphadenectomy is the treatment choice.  Endoscopic Cervical lymphadenectomy can be performed without neck cut or neck scar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Stomach Cancer Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Laparoscopic Gastrectomy<\/a> is performed to remove part of stomach affected with cancer. Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy<\/a> is performed for stomach cancer if the tumor in the stomach obstructs food from leaving the stomach. This allows the food to leave the stomach through new bypass route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n