About Surgical Oncology
Surgery is an important component of treatment plan for some patients suffering from cancer. Surgery might help in relieving the symptoms of the patient as well as preventing the cancer from spreading to the other parts of the body. This would further help the patient in better treatment, enhanced survival chances, short recovery times, and minimal treatment side effects. The Department of Surgical Oncology has a dedicated team of highly skilled surgeons with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive treatment of cancer. They perform a full range of cancer surgeries and reconstructive procedures with high precision and efficiency. Presence of latest equipment and technologies at Fortis ensures accurate diagnosis and world-class treatment. Some of the key malignancies and types of cancers treated at the department include:-Head and neck cancer-Breast cancer-Gastro-intestinal cancer-Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer-Genitourinary cancer-Thoracic cancer-Gynae oncology-Skin cancerLimb preservation surgeries for sarcomas