Introduction

The Department of Surgical Oncology was started in June 2007 with an aim to provide comprehensive care to all cancer patients with the support from departments of Medical and Radiation oncology. We provide Preventive, Diagnostic, Curative and Palliative care. The MCh Surgical oncology training program was started in 2011 and got Medical Council of India recognition in the year 2014. The department is carrying out other academic activities like training of undergraduates, postgraduates in surgery, ENT, OBG and MDS (Oral and Maxillo facial surgery) from other Institute as well. We are involved in various projects, scientific research and quality, peer reviewed publications. Nearly 1000 major surgeries and 2500 minor procedure are done a year.

 

Services available

• Outpatient Services

• Inpatient Services

• Minor Procedures

• Major surgeries

  •  Preventive

  •  Diagnostic

  • Therapeutic and

  • Palliative cancer surgeries

• Emergency services

• Cross consultation

  Common cancers treated in department

• Head and Neck cancer Surgeries

• Breast cancer surgeries : Breast conservation & Mastectomy

• Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries

• Genitourinary cancer surgeries

• Gynecological cancer surgeries

• Skin cancer surgery

• Musculoskeletal cancer surgeries

• Reconstructive surgery including micro vascular reconstruction

Patient Care Services: 

• Out patient days – Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday

• Minor procedures on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

• Operation theatre on all working days (3 theatres per day)

• Department is fully functional with

  • A General ward of bed strength 22, 4 beds in MO ward and 3 beds in RT 2 (total 29 beds)

  • Recovery Room with 4 beds, 4 ventilators, central oxygen supply and suction, 4 beds

  • Three  Operation Theatres with electro-hydraullic OT tables

  • One minor Procedure Room

  • Common Private and Semi Private Rooms