Cancer Surgery & Cancer Screening
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. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Some of the common types of cancer include breast cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, etc…
Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgery Performed
- Breast Conservation Surgery
Breast Cancer Screening
- Self Breast Examination
- Clinical Breast Examination
- Sonomammography
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Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Surgeries performed:
- Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal resection (APR)
- Anterior Resection without colostomy
– Avoids major trouble for patient for taking care of stoma
– Avoids Ressurgery
Colon Cancer Screening
- Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- CT Scan Abdomen
- CEA Test
Thyroid Cancer Surgery
Surgeries performed:
- Endoscopic Total Thyroidectomy
- Endoscopic Hemithyroidectomy
- Lymphadenectomy for Thyroid Cancer without neck cut or neck scar
- Endoscopic Radical neck dissection
- Parathyroid tumours – removal by endoscopic method
Thyroid Cancer Screening
- Thyroid Function Test
- Examination by Expert Surgeon
- Ultrasonography Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Surgeries performed:
- Keyhole surgery for cancer stomach
- Stapler anastomosis to promote perfect healing
Advantages:
- Early resumption of activities without prolonged rest
- Least of Pain
- Better Cancer Clearance
- Less of Lung and Other Complications
Stomach Cancer Screening:
- Endoscopy
- CT scan
- Stool Occult blood
Thoracoscopy for Chest Cancer
Advantages:
- Significantly reduced pain
- Avoids major thoracotomy
- Maximum preservation of lung tissue.
- Reduces Lung Complications.
- Reduces Hospital Stay.
- Early resumption of all kinds of activities.
Cancer Surgeons at Keyhole Clinic, Edappally, Kochi
Dr. R. Padmakumar and Dr. Madhukar Pai performs Colon & Rectal Cancer Surgery and Screening, Thyroid Cancer Surgery and Screening (scarless thyroid surgery), Breast Cancer Surgery and Screening, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Screening, Thoracoscopy for Chest Cancer.
