In a pioneering collaboration with the Oncology Department, the Surgical Oncology Department at the International Medical Center (IMC) stands as a dedicated force in providing unparalleled services for oncology patients. This blog post explores the comprehensive range of services offered by the Surgical Oncology Department, emphasizing its commitment to surgical management, advanced procedures, and holistic care for patients battling cancer.
Surgical Oncology Department Overview:
The Surgical Oncology Department at IMC is strategically aligned with the Oncology Department, creating a synergy that ensures patients receive the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary care. The focus is on combining surgical expertise with the latest advancements in oncology to offer patients a well-rounded approach to cancer treatment.
Services Provided:
- Breast Surgeries:
The Surgical Oncology Department specializes in breast surgeries, addressing a spectrum of conditions from diagnostic procedures to mastectomies and breast-conserving surgeries.
- Skin and Soft Tissues Neoplasm:
Surgical management of skin and soft tissue neoplasms, emphasizing precise interventions and reconstruction when needed.
- Regional Node Dissection:
For cancers requiring lymph node evaluation, the department performs regional node dissections to ensure thorough staging and treatment.
- Head and Neck Surgeries:
Expertise in complex surgeries related to head and neck cancers, including resections, reconstructions, and functional restoration procedures.
- Complex Gastrointestinal Procedures:
The Surgical Oncology team excels in performing intricate gastrointestinal procedures, addressing cancers of the digestive system with precision.
- Endocrine Tumors:
Surgical management of endocrine tumors, including procedures for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.
- Diagnosis and Staging of Lymph-Proliferative Malignancies:
Specialized services for the diagnosis and staging of lymph-proliferative malignancies, involving meticulous evaluation and assessment.
- Diagnosis of Lymph-Proliferative Diseases:
The department conducts diagnostic procedures for lymph-proliferative diseases, aiding in the accurate identification and characterization of these conditions.
- Neoplastic Surgeries (Excluding CNS, Cardiothoracic, Orthopedic):
Surgical interventions for various neoplastic conditions, excluding surgeries related to the central nervous system (CNS), cardiothoracic, and orthopedic neoplasms.
- Management of Distant Metastatic Diseases:
The Surgical Oncology Department collaborates with other specialties to manage distant metastatic diseases, providing comprehensive care for patients with advanced cancer.
- Preoperative Preparation and Postoperative Care:
A focus on holistic patient care includes thorough preoperative preparation and meticulous postoperative care for surgical oncology patients.
- Gastrointestinal Neoplasm:
Specialized expertise in the surgical management of gastrointestinal neoplasms, ensuring tailored interventions for different types of cancers within the digestive system.