03/Mar/2023

HIPEC and PIPAC are two innovative techniques for the application of chemotherapy in cases of patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. HIPEC especially involves major surgery to remove most if not all the visible cancers in the abdomen, while PIPAC is less invasive than HIPEC as it is delivered laparoscopically Both of these treatments present good results in increasing the survival and quality of life of the patients.

Watch the video to Know More. Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad (Director -Surgical Oncology @ CK Birla Hospital) is a profound doctor with vast experience of more than 16 years in the field of Surgical Oncology and has been trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai & MSKCC, New York, currently associated with Paras Cancer Centre-Paras Hospital – Gurgaon, India. He has an expertise in highly specialized Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeries such as surgeries of the Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Esophagus, Pancreas, Liver & Gall Bladder. He also performs most advanced cancer surgeries like #HIPEC & #PIPAC procedures and has operated more than 50 such cases till now. Dr. Gaikwad continually strives to deliver superior outcomes while remaining patient-centered.

The Onco Clinic

17/Feb/2023

Is Surgery Mandatory in cancer Treatment ?
No, surgery is not always required for all types of cancer. The treatment of cancer depends on various factors such as the type and stage of cancer, the location of the tumor, the age and overall health of the patient, and other individual factors.

In some cases, surgery may be the primary treatment for cancer, especially if the cancer is localized and has not spread to other parts of the body.

In general, doctor will evaluate the patient’s condition and recommend the most appropriate treatment based on the specific characteristics of the cancer and the patient.

Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad (Director -Surgical Oncology @ CK Birla Hospital) is a profound doctor with vast experience of more than 16 years in the field of Surgical Oncology and has been trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai & MSKCC, New York, currently associated with Paras Cancer Centre-Paras Hospital – Gurgaon, India. He has an expertise in highly specialized Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeries such as surgeries of the Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Esophagus, Pancreas, Liver & Gall Bladder. He also performs most advanced cancer surgeries like #HIPEC & #PIPAC procedures and has operated more than 50 such cases till now. Dr. Gaikwad continually strives to deliver superior outcomes while remaining patient-centered.

The Onco Clinic

05/Jan/2023

What is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy(SLNB) in Breast Cancer – Dr. Mansi Chowhan #breastcancer #cancer

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a procedure in which the first station lymph node is identified, removed, and examined to determine whether cancer cells are present. It is used in people who have already been diagnosed with breast cancer.

This procedure reduces side effects of removing more lymph nodes from armpit region or axilla like lymphedema or arm swelling. Live, Love, Light to the community.

Dr. Mansi Chowhan is an expert surgical oncologist with an experience of more than 11 years and has been awarded with a gold medal during her post-graduation. She is an expert in the areas of breast oncoplasty, head & neck surgery and reconstructive procedures.

The Onco Clinic

10/Dec/2022

If you’ve been told you have breast cancer and you and your care team have decided to go ahead with surgery, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect and how to best get ready.

Like with anything else in life, the more prepared you are for your breast cancer treatment plan, the more likely you are to get the best results at the end.

To help you get ready for your breast cancer surgery, we’ve made a list of few things you should do. Watch the video to know!

Dr. Mansi Chowhan is an expert surgical oncologist with an experience of more than 11 years and has been awarded with a gold medal during her post-graduation. She is an expert in the areas of breast oncoplasty, head & neck surgery and reconstructive procedures.

The Onco Clinic

28/Sep/2020

Pancreas Cancer

Topic Covered-

1. About the Pancreas

2. The Pancreatic Duct

3. Responsible for Digestion of Food & Sugar Control

4. Pancreatic Tumors

5. Risk Factors

6. Can it be Prevented?

7. Can it be Found Early?

8. Symptoms & Signs

9. Tests

10. Treatment

11. Surgery

Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad (GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist) is a profound doctor with vast experience of more than 14 years in the field of Surgical Oncology and has been trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai & MSKCC, New York, currently associated with Paras Cancer Centre-Paras Hospital – Gurgaon, India. He has an expertise in highly specialized Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeries such as surgeries of the Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Esophagus, Pancreas, Liver & Gall Bladder. He also performs most advanced cancer surgeries like HIPEC & PIPAC procedures and has operated more than 50 such cases till now. Dr. Gaikwad continually strives to deliver superior outcomes while remaining patient-centered.

Contact/Appointment @ +91 99109 76320 / +91 95996 45743

The Onco Clinic

23/Sep/2020

Topic Covered-

1. About The Liver

2. Liver Cancer

3. Risk Factors

4. Can Liver Cancer be Prevented?

5. Can Liver Cancer be Found Early?

6. Signs & Symptoms

7. Treatment

Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad (GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist) is a profound doctor with vast experience of more than 14 years in the field of Surgical Oncology and has been trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai & MSKCC, New York, currently associated with Paras Cancer Centre-Paras Hospital – Gurgaon, India. He has an expertise in highly specialized Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeries such as surgeries of the Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Esophagus, Pancreas, Liver & Gall Bladder. He also performs most advanced cancer surgeries like HIPEC & PIPAC procedures and has operated more than 50 such cases till now. Dr. Gaikwad continually strives to deliver superior outcomes while remaining patient-centered.

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The Onco Clinic

14/Sep/2020

When a person is diagnosed with rectal cancer that is near the anal opening, our priorities must be in order. Naturally, nobody desires to live with a permanent stoma (a bag attached to the abdomen for the passage of faeces). When there is little distance of the tumour from the anal sphincters, which control the passage of stool and flatus, in many instances the surgical option given entails a permanent colostomy.

So how does one deal with this situation? Firstly, almost all patient will require chemoradiation before surgery in this situation. This may increase the chance of sphincter preservation. Also, laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery is usually equally effective in saving the passage, with the additional advantage of lesser scar and pain. Also, expertise for sphincter saving procedures varies from center to center. So, we must be sure that the facilities are available. Lastly, without surgery, cure is highly unlikely unless the cancer is a squamous carcinoma and not an adenocarcinoma, in which case chemoradiation may be sufficient.

Let us prioritize our perspectives:

Safety – There should be no compromise on safety while taking decisions and risks should be minimized

Complete tumour removal – unless the tumour is removed 100% there is no point in carrying out an operation since the disease is sure to return; neither at the cost of sacrificing the passage, nor removal or partial removal of adjacent organs

Sphincter preservation – if the above two criteria are fulfilled and there is a reasonable chance that the tone/control will be preserved, this is possible through an ultralow anterior resection or intersphincteric resection

Minimally invasive surgery – when dealing with cancer, laparoscopic or robotic surgery are good options if the above priorities have been fulfilled, but not at the cost of any of the above

In conclusion, saving the anal passage is possible is many situations and the option should be explored. But at other times, the best quality of life is achieved by living with a permanent stoma.

The Onco Clinic

10/Sep/2020

The best, and usually only, chance of cure in colorectal cancer is surgery. Minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques which have shown to be beneficial for patients in terms of faster recovery after the operation. There remains a certain fear that such minimally invasive surgical options may not be as good as conventional open surgery for cancer removal.
There is now sufficient scientific evidence to support minimally invasive surgery for cancer, especially colorectal cancer. That means that the outcomes/survival of patients is similar if the surgery is performed with a large incision or through keyhole incisions. The lesser pain and faster discharge with quicker return to routine activity are additional advantages of keyhole surgery. Having said this, there are still certain colorectal cancers that even the most adapt laparoscopic cancer surgeons would still prefer to perform using conventional techniques. This can be left to the discretion of the treating oncologist.
In short, the vast majority of patients need not fear laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancers and, in fact, will fare better and heal sooner with this technique. The opinion of the treating surgeon should be respected, and any concerns can be easily dealt with by the treating oncologist.

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The Onco Clinic

08/Sep/2020

It may be difficult to decide whether to have a Mastectomy (Complete Breast Removal) or a Breast Conserving Surgery (Tumour is removed and Breast Preserved)

Discuss with your surgeon to find out if you can choose between mastectomy and breast conservation surgery plus radiation therapy.

Take time to study your options and weigh the risks and benefits of each and choose the surgery that’s right for you. Your preferences, priorities, accessibility to medical centres, finances and lifestyle all play a part in your decision. You may choose to have breast-conserving surgery because you don’t want to lose your breast or having a mastectomy may give you peace of mind as it removes more breast tissue. Talk to your doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of surgery or you may take help from patients or breast cancer survivors who have had each type of surgery.

Survival after any surgery is the same, no matter which option you choose. Several studies show that women with early breast cancer that is stage 1 or stage 2, who have breast-conserving surgery followed by radiation therapy have the same survival rates as women who have a mastectomy. This means that, if there no medical reason for you to have one rather than the other, your surgeon will give you a choice between the 2 surgeries.

The decision whether you will need chemotherapy, hormone therapy and/or HER2-targeted therapy is not affected by the choice of surgery. However, radiation therapy will be given to you, if you undergo breast conservation surgery. Drug treatments are given according to the characteristics of the tumour, not the type of surgery.

The Onco Clinic

05/Sep/2020

Topic Covered-

1. About the Stomach

2. Types of Stomach Cancers

3. Who are at a Higher Risk?

4. Can Stomach Cancer be Prevented?

5. Can Stomach Cancer be Found Early?

6. Signs and Symptoms

7. Risk Factors

8. Why it is so Dangerous?

9. Final Tips

Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad (GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist) is a profound doctor with vast experience of more than 14 years in the field of Surgical Oncology and has been trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai & MSKCC, New York, currently associated with Paras Cancer Centre-Paras Hospital – Gurgaon, India. He has an expertise in highly specialized Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeries such as surgeries of the Colon, Rectum, Stomach, Esophagus, Pancreas, Liver & Gall Bladder. He also performs most advanced cancer surgeries like HIPEC & PIPAC procedures and has operated more than 50 such cases till now. Dr. Gaikwad continually strives to deliver superior outcomes while remaining patient-centered.

Contact/Appointment @ +91 95996 45743

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Pancreas Cancer

Topic Covered-

1. About the Pancreas

2. The Pancreatic Duct

3. Responsible for Digestion of Food & Sugar Control

4. Pancreatic Tumors

5. Risk Factors

6. Can it be Prevented?

7. Can it be Found Early?

8. Symptoms & Signs

9. Tests

10. Treatment

11. Surgery

Topic Covered-

1. About The Liver

2. Liver Cancer

3. Risk Factors

4. Can Liver Cancer be Prevented?

5. Can Liver Cancer be Found Early?

6. Signs & Symptoms

7. Treatment

It may be difficult to decide whether to have a Mastectomy (Complete Breast Removal) or a Breast Conserving Surgery (Tumour is removed and Breast Preserved)

Topic Covered-

1. About the Stomach

2. Types of Stomach Cancers

3. Who are at a Higher Risk?

4. Can Stomach Cancer be Prevented?

5. Can Stomach Cancer be Found Early?

6. Signs and Symptoms

7. Risk Factors

8. Why it is so Dangerous?

9. Final Tips

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