Gastrointestinal cancer surgery. A considered approach to complex care.
Specialist surgical assessment for cancers affecting the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach and bowel. Treatment planning is guided by the confirmed diagnosis, disease extent, investigation results and each patient’s clinical needs.
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Individualised treatment planning.
Understanding gastrointestinal cancers.
Gastrointestinal cancers can affect different parts of the digestive system, from the oesophagus and stomach to the small bowel, colon and rectum. Assessment considers where the cancer began, its type and stage, relevant scan and pathology findings, and the patient’s overall health.
Dr. Harish Kumar H’s documented surgical-oncology experience includes complex gastrointestinal oncosurgery, minimally invasive approaches and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. The suitability of an operation or other treatment depends on the individual diagnosis and review by the relevant specialist team.
Surgical care across the digestive system.
The treatment plan depends on the cancer’s location, type and stage, whether it has spread, available investigation results and the patient’s overall health. Some cases require coordinated care with other cancer specialists.
Oesophageal Cancer
Assessment of cancers affecting the oesophagus and discussion of whether surgery may form part of the overall treatment plan.
Gastric Cancer
Review of stomach cancer findings, disease extent and the role of surgery alongside other recommended treatments.
Colorectal Cancer
Assessment of colon and rectal cancers based on the tumour location, staging results and individual clinical considerations.
Small Bowel Tumours
Evaluation of selected small bowel tumours and discussion of management options based on the diagnosis and extent of disease.
Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Cancers
Review of available findings and coordinated treatment planning with the relevant specialist team when these organs are involved.
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Assessment of selected cancers involving the lining of the abdominal cavity, where cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC may be considered.
Choosing an approach based on the diagnosis.
Not every gastrointestinal cancer requires surgery, and different operations suit different conditions. Decisions take account of the confirmed diagnosis, extent of disease, expected benefits and risks, and recommendations from the treating team.
Diagnosis and Staging
Imaging, pathology and other relevant investigations help establish the cancer’s location and extent before treatment options are discussed.
Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open, laparoscopic or robotic techniques may be considered where appropriate. The choice depends on the procedure required and the patient’s clinical circumstances.
Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
For certain peritoneal surface malignancies, cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy may be considered after specialist assessment.