Surgical Oncology

Hearing that you may need an operation for cancer is one of the hardest moments a person and a family can face. There is fear, there are questions, and there is often very little time to take it all in. The Department of Surgical Oncology at Apex Group of Hospitals provides surgical treatment for solid tumours, with care available in Borivali, Kandivali and Mulund. We aim to walk with you through each step, with honesty and kindness.

Patients who see a surgical oncologist in Mumbai at Apex are first assessed with examination, imaging and biopsy so that no operation is planned until the diagnosis is clear. The department treats cancers of the breast, digestive tract, liver and pancreas, lung, head and neck, urinary and reproductive organs, endocrine glands, bones and soft tissues.

Surgery is one part of cancer treatment and is often combined with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. An operation may aim to cure, control the disease, or ease symptoms, and your surgeon will tell you which is realistic for you. Where suitable, minimally invasive surgery in Mumbai is used to reduce pain and speed recovery, and keyhole operations, such as laparoscopic surgery in Mumbai, help many patients return sooner to the people and routines they love. As a surgical hospital in Mumbai, Apex also supports recovery with nursing, physiotherapy and dietetics, so patients and families do not have to manage it alone.

Conditions We Treat

The Surgical Oncology Department at Apex Group of Hospitals manages solid tumours requiring surgical assessment, from small lumps needing a biopsy to advanced cancers requiring major operations. Planning depends on the tumour type, its stage and the patient's general health, and operations are advised only after the diagnosis is confirmed.

Cancers the department manages include:

• Breast cancer: Lumps, nipple changes and skin changes are assessed with imaging and biopsy. Breast cancer surgery in Mumbai at Apex includes breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy.
• Head and neck cancers: Mouth ulcers that do not heal, a persistent sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and neck lumps need examination. Head and neck cancer Surgery in Mumbai also includes thyroid and salivary gland tumours.
• Oesophageal and stomach cancers: Difficulty swallowing, persistent indigestion, vomiting and weight loss are warning signs. Surgery is often part of a combined treatment plan.
• Liver, bile duct and pancreatic cancers: Jaundice, abdominal pain and weight loss may be present. These operations are complex and need careful assessment of fitness and tumour spread.
• Colon and rectal cancers: Blood in stools, changes in bowel habit and anaemia are common signs. Surgery removes the tumour and nearby lymph nodes, and some patients need a temporary or permanent stoma.
• Lung and chest cancers: Persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain and coughing blood require assessment, and early lung cancers may be treated surgically.
• Kidney, bladder and prostate cancers: Blood in the urine, flank pain, urinary difficulty and a raised PSA level lead to evaluation for surgery.
• Gynaecological cancers: Cancers of the cervix, uterus and ovary may need hysterectomy, removal of lymph nodes or debulking surgery.
• Bone and soft-tissue tumours: A growing lump, bone pain and fractures after minor injury need prompt imaging and biopsy.
• Skin and endocrine tumours: Skin cancers, thyroid tumours and adrenal growths are removed with careful margins.

At the first visit, the surgeon reviews reports and scans, examines the patient and may order further tests. The surgeon explains whether surgery is needed now, later or not at all, and what the operation involves.

Why Choose Apex for Surgical Oncology

A cancer operation has to be right the first time, so planning matters as much as technique. Apex Group of Hospitals brings imaging, pathology, surgery and recovery services together across Borivali, Kandivali and Mulund.

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning: Surgeons coordinate with medical oncology and radiology, so decisions about operating first or treating with chemotherapy or radiotherapy before surgery are made together.
• Diagnosis before operation: Imaging and biopsy establish the type and extent of cancer, which prevents unnecessary or incomplete surgery.
• Range of cancers covered: As a surgical specialist in Mumbai, the department handles cancers of the breast, gastro-oesophageal tract, liver and pancreas, colon and rectum, urinary tract, reproductive organs, head and neck, endocrine glands, bones and soft tissue.
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques: Keyhole techniques are used when the tumour and the patient's health allow, which often means less pain, smaller scars and a shorter stay.
• Hospital support during recovery: Intensive care, nursing, physiotherapy and dietetics are part of the network, which is important after major operations.
• Reconstruction and rehabilitation: The hospital has plastic and reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy services, so patients can discuss rebuilding or restoring function after cancer surgery.
• Margins and pathology reviewed: Tissue removed is examined in the laboratory to confirm the diagnosis and check whether the edges are clear, which guides any further treatment.
• Care close to home: Dressing changes, drain removal and follow-up visits are easier at the unit nearest the patient.
• Honest discussion before consent: The surgeon explains the aim of the operation, alternatives, risks and expected recovery, and supports patients who want another opinion.