What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

Dr. Ramesh Maturi, Surgical Oncologist in Hyderabad, India - Appointment

About Dr. Ramesh Maturi

Currently associated as Senior Consultant with Department of Surgical Oncology at Continental Hospital, Hyderabad
One of the well known doctors in his region who has earned the reputation of being an expert Surgical Oncologist
Specializes in areas such as Surgical oncology, Laparoscopic surgery and Endocrine surgery
Expertise in techniques such as Head & Neck, Salivary Glands, Breast, Soft Tissue, Bone Tumors, Upper GI Surgery, Lower GI Surgery, Pelvic Surgeries, Gyanecological Surgeries, Urology, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic Surgery
Special interests are in exploring the role of application of computing in medicine in the fields of Electronic Patient Records, Hospital networking, and Surgical Robotics.
Life member of various renowned organizations such as Association of Surgeons of India, Member of AMASI - Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Medical Informatics of India, Association of Breast surgeons of India and Association of Gynaecological Oncology of India

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