
Based on the principle of multi-disciplinary care, The Department of Surgical Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of both male and female patients with oncology problems demanding surgical intervention.
Our surgeons in the Department of Surgical Oncology are renowned leaders in a great range of research areas, including health services research, molecular biology of cancer development and metastases, and clinical trials in cancer therapy. Patients with solid tumours, breast cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervix Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Brain Tumours etc. approach to the Institute to get world-class care by experienced surgeons.
We completely understand that team approach is very much critical to high quality cancer care. Therefore, our multi-specialty team works with each patient to develop an individual treatment plan to ensure the most effective, thorough cancer care.
With a great team of surgical oncologists with diverse expertise, the department provides specialised care focusing on the following areas:
- Breast cancer
- Melanoma
- Sarcoma
- Upper gastrointestinal malignancies
- Pancreatic cancers
- Colorectal cancers
- Hepatobiliary cancers
- Endocrine tumours
This supreme level of focused expertise allows for the use of advanced techniques that are appropriate for cancer patients. The department has a high degree of coordination with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine & Pathology to ensure the best outcome for cancer patients.