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DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY |
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Over 9000
surgical procedures are performed every year. The department is equipped with video endoscopes, operating
laparoscope's and microscopes and other technical equipment.
Has a well equipped ICU and experienced anesthetic staff. Well equipped
departments of physiotherapy and speech and swallowing therapy are also
there.
Administers unique programmes in skull base surgery for Head and Neck
cancers and limb salvage surgery using custom made prostheses for
extremity sarcoma in young adults.
A separate division of experimental surgery has been formed for training
in surgical skills.
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Consists of the following:
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Head
& Neck Oncology |
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Breast & Gynaec Oncology |
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Thoracic Oncology |
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Musculo-skeletal Oncology |
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Uro-genital
Oncology |
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GI
Oncology |
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Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery |
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ON GOING PROJECTS & SPECIAL
AREAS OF INTEREST:
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Limb
salvage surgery for extremity sarcoma |
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Quality of life study for Head & Neck cancer patients |
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Skull Base Surgery |
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Sphincter preservation for low rectal cancer |
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Extended radical resection for oesophageal and gastric cancer |
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
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M.Ch.
Surgical Oncology |
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CME
programme 6/year |
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Annual Surgical Workshops – 2001 – Head & Neck |
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2002 – Thoracic Oncology |
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Planned 2003 – Gynaec Oncology |
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STATISTICS FOR 2001
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Operation Procedures - 4569 |
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Endoscopic Procedure - 4838 |
