A cancer diagnosis can bring many questions, especially when surgery is recommended — what the operation will involve, how it will affect daily life, whether reconstruction will be needed and how long recovery will take. At the Centre for Cancer Surgery & Reconstruction at Sterling Hospitals, every surgery is planned around the type, location and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health and individual needs.

Our surgical oncologists work with specialists across disciplines to remove the cancer safely, preserve healthy tissue and organ function wherever possible, and support recovery after surgery.

Complete Surgical Care for Cancer

Cancer surgery may involve more than removing a tumour. Depending on the condition, it may also require lymph-node evaluation, removal of nearby affected tissue, rebuilding of the operated area or rehabilitation to restore movement and function. Our Centre provides:

• Cancer-removal surgeries
• Organ-preserving cancer surgery
• Lymph-node assessment and removal
• Minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery
• Robotic cancer surgery for suitable patients
• Reconstructive and oncoplastic surgery
• Microvascular and free-flap reconstruction
• Post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation support

1. Breast Oncology

Breast cancer surgery is planned according to the size and location of the tumour, whether lymph nodes are involved and how much healthy breast tissue can be preserved. Surgical options may include breast-conserving surgery or lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph-node biopsy, lymph-node removal, oncoplastic breast surgery and breast reconstruction.

Breast Cancer Surgery - Surgical treatment to remove breast cancer based on the stage, size and spread of the tumour. Know More

Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS) - Removes the cancer while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible. Know More

Breast Oncoplasty - Combines cancer removal with breast reshaping techniques for better cosmetic and functional outcomes. Know More

Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction - Rebuilds or reshapes the breast after cancer surgery to help restore natural appearance. Know More

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) - Checks the first lymph nodes where breast cancer is most likely to spread. Know More

2. Gastrointestinal Oncology

Head and neck cancer surgery may be recommended for cancers affecting the lips and oral cavity, tongue, gums and inner cheeks, floor or roof of the mouth, throat and tonsils, voice box, nose and sinuses, salivary glands and thyroid gland — but surgical care extends across the full digestive system too.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery - Surgical care for cancers affecting the stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, liver, esophagus and other digestive organs. Know More

Surgery may be recommended when cancer of the food pipe can be safely removed. An oesophagectomy removes part or most of the affected oesophagus, after which the stomach may be reshaped and connected to the remaining oesophagus to allow food to pass through the digestive system, performed through open, minimally invasive or robotic surgery depending on the patient's condition.

Esophagectomy - Removes part or all of the food pipe affected by cancer. Know More

Surgery for stomach cancer may involve a partial gastrectomy, in which part of the stomach is removed, or a total gastrectomy, in which the entire stomach is removed, along with removal of nearby lymph nodes. The remaining digestive tract is carefully reconnected so that food can continue to pass through the body.

Liver Cancer Surgery - Removes cancerous liver tissue while preserving as much healthy liver function as possible. Know More

A liver resection, also called a hepatectomy, removes the part of the liver affected by cancer. It may be considered for cancer beginning in the liver, cancer that has spread to the liver from another organ, or selected non-cancerous liver tumours, and may be performed through open, laparoscopic or robotic techniques depending on the tumour's size, location and the health of the remaining liver.

Liver Resection - Removes the affected portion of the liver in suitable liver cancer cases. Know More

The Whipple procedure, also known as pancreatoduodenectomy, may be recommended for selected cancers affecting the head of the pancreas or nearby digestive structures. It may involve removing the affected part of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, part of the bile duct and, when required, a small portion of the stomach, with the remaining organs carefully reconnected to support digestion.

Whipple Procedure - Complex surgery for pancreatic and periampullary cancers involving removal and reconstruction of nearby digestive organs. Know More

For selected cancers that have spread within the abdomen, cytoreductive surgery may be combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, commonly called HIPEC. Visible tumours are surgically removed, and heated anti-cancer medicine is then circulated within the abdominal cavity to target microscopic cancer cells that may remain. CRS with HIPEC may be considered for selected cases of colorectal, appendix, stomach, ovarian and peritoneal cancer, and pseudomyxoma peritonei, with suitability determined after a detailed assessment by the surgical team.

HIPEC + Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) - Removes visible abdominal cancer and delivers heated chemotherapy directly inside the abdomen. Know More

Surgery may be performed to remove the cancer-affected part of the colon or rectum while preserving bowel function wherever possible, through procedures such as partial colectomy, total colectomy, hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy, proctocolectomy, proctosigmoidectomy, laparoscopic colectomy, low anterior resection or abdominoperineal resection. Some patients may require a temporary or permanent stoma, depending on the location of the tumour and whether the bowel can be safely reconnected.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery - Removes cancer from the colon or rectum and restores bowel continuity where possible. Know More

Low Anterior Resection (LAR) & Abdominoperineal Resection (APR) - Rectal cancer surgeries selected based on tumour location and sphincter involvement. Know More

3. Thoracic Oncology

A lung lobectomy removes the lobe of the lung containing the tumour while preserving the remaining healthy lung. Other procedures may include wedge resection, segmentectomy or pneumonectomy, performed through open surgery, video-assisted thoracic surgery or robotic-assisted techniques, depending on the location and stage of the cancer.

Lung Cancer Surgery - Surgical treatment to remove lung cancer while protecting breathing function as much as possible. Know More

Lung Lobectomy - Removes one lobe of the lung affected by cancer. Know More

4. Head & Neck Oncology

Procedures for cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box and surrounding structures may include removal of oral or throat tumours, transoral robotic surgery, transoral laser microsurgery, neck dissection, mandibulectomy and commando surgery, often supported by free-flap and microvascular reconstruction.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery - Surgical treatment for cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, thyroid and related areas. Know More

Commando Surgery - Extensive surgery for advanced oral cancer involving tumour removal and reconstruction. Know More

Microvascular Free Flap Surgery - Reconstructs affected areas using tissue transferred from another body part with microscopic blood vessel repair. Know More

5. Gynaecologic Oncology

Surgical care is available for cancers affecting the ovaries, uterus, endometrium, cervix, fallopian tubes, vulva and vagina, through procedures such as total or radical hysterectomy, removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, laparoscopic hysterectomy, ovarian tumour debulking and removal of nearby affected tissues or lymph nodes. The surgical plan depends on the organ involved, the spread of the cancer and whether preserving fertility or hormonal function may be possible.

Hysterectomy & Ovarian Cancer Surgery - Surgical treatment for uterine and ovarian cancers, including removal of affected reproductive organs. Know More

Debulking surgery, also known as cytoreductive surgery, removes as much visible cancer as safely possible. It may be considered for selected cancers involving the abdominal or pelvic cavity, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei, and may involve removing tumours from more than one area or organ.

Debulking Surgery - Removes as much visible tumour as possible in selected advanced cancer cases. Know More

6. Urologic Oncology

A radical prostatectomy removes the prostate gland and nearby affected tissues, and may be performed through open or robotic-assisted surgery for selected localised prostate cancers. For kidney cancer, surgery may include a partial nephrectomy, which removes the tumour while preserving healthy kidney tissue, or a radical nephrectomy, which removes the entire affected kidney and, when required, nearby tissues — through an open, laparoscopic or robotic approach depending on the tumour and the patient's overall condition.

Urologic Oncology Surgery - Surgical treatment for cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, testis and other urinary organs. Know More

Skin, Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumours

Surgery is commonly used to remove cancerous skin growths along with a margin of surrounding healthy tissue. Depending on the location and extent of the cancer, reconstruction may also be required to close the wound, protect function and restore the appearance of the operated area. Selected bone, soft-tissue and spinal tumours may require surgery to remove the cancer while preserving movement, stability and limb function wherever possible — a surgical plan that may involve orthopaedic oncology, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation support.

Advanced Cancer Surgeries

Selected cancer surgeries, including laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, minimally invasive oesophagectomy, minimally invasive liver resection and minimally invasive lung surgery, may be performed through smaller incisions using a camera and specialised instruments. Depending on the procedure and the patient's condition, minimally invasive surgery may support reduced pain, smaller scars and a faster return to daily activities.

Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery - Minimally invasive cancer surgery performed through small incisions for suitable cases. Know More

Robotic-assisted surgery allows the surgeon to operate through small incisions using specialised instruments and a magnified three-dimensional view. It may be considered for selected prostate, kidney, gynaecological, gastrointestinal cancer and head and neck procedures. The robotic system does not operate independently — every movement is controlled by the surgeon.

Robotic Oncosurgery - Minimally invasive cancer surgery using robotic precision and enhanced visualisation. Know More

Reconstruction After Cancer Surgery

Removing cancer can sometimes affect appearance, movement or important functions such as speaking, swallowing, chewing or breathing. Reconstructive surgery helps rebuild the operated area using nearby tissue, implants or tissue transferred from another part of the body.

Oncoplastic surgery combines breast cancer removal with reconstructive techniques. It may help reshape the breast after tumour removal and improve symmetry — see Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction under Breast Oncology above.

In free-flap surgery, skin, muscle, fat or bone is transferred from another part of the body, with tiny blood vessels connected under a microscope to maintain the blood supply to the reconstructed area. This may be used to rebuild the jaw, tongue, mouth, throat, face, breast or other areas affected by cancer surgery — see Microvascular Free Flap Surgery under Head & Neck Oncology above. The aim is not only to restore appearance but also to support function and recovery.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Surgery

Cancer surgery often requires the expertise of more than one specialist. Depending on the condition, care may involve surgical oncologists, organ-specific cancer surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthesiologists, critical-care specialists, pathologists, radiologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, speech and swallowing therapists, stoma-care specialists and pain-management teams. Each case is assessed carefully so that the surgical plan balances cancer removal with safety, organ preservation, reconstruction and quality of life.

Why Choose Sterling Hospitals?

• Experienced surgical oncology teams.
• Organ-specific cancer surgery across breast, gastrointestinal, thoracic, head & neck, gynaecologic and urologic disciplines.
• Minimally invasive and robotic options for suitable patients.
• Complex abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery, including HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery.
• Reconstructive and microvascular surgery.
• Multidisciplinary case planning.
• Advanced critical-care and post-operative support.
• Rehabilitation, nutrition and recovery guidance.
• Personalised surgical planning based on the patient's condition.

Guidance Through the Tumour Board Helpline

Cancer care may involve surgery, cancer medicines, radiation therapy or a carefully planned combination of treatments. Through Sterling Hospitals' Tumour Board Helpline, your medical reports can be reviewed collectively by specialists from surgical, medical and radiation oncology, along with experts in diagnostics and critical care. Based on this multidisciplinary review, the team can guide you towards the most appropriate line of treatment and the next steps for your condition. The service is available free of cost to cancer patients across Gujarat.

Send "Hello" on WhatsApp to 6357 105 105 to consult our Tumour Board.

Expert Surgical Care, Tailored to Your Needs

Cancer surgery is not one standard procedure. It is a carefully planned part of care designed around the cancer, the organ affected and the person undergoing treatment. If surgery has been recommended as part of your cancer treatment, our Surgical Oncology specialists are here to help you understand your options and recommend the most appropriate surgical approach for your condition.

Call 98 98 98 78 78 to book an appointment with our Surgical Oncology specialists.

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