Frequently Asked Questions

Patients must bring their medical records related to cancerous growth and its stages. They should also carry reports of previous diagnoses, surgeries, pathology, and imaging test results. Further, they are required to carry a list of current treatments, medications, and other details of previously undergone surgery.

Yes, oncologists at Aster CMI Hospital provide complete care to patients post-treatment, including monitoring their progress and recovery journey. They adjust medications, consider the treatment reactions on their body, and work with other medical specialists like nutritionists, rehabilitation therapists and naturopathic providers to manage surgery reactions.

Patients should know about the success ratio of the surgeries required, their complications, risks, and potential associated reactions. Further, they should ask about the root cause of the underlying health conditions, the cancer stage, its location, and lifestyle changes required pre and post-treatment.

Patients must see a surgical oncologist in Bangalore when they are diagnosed with a tumour or when referred by primary care doctors for a biopsy. Additionally, patients can see surgical oncologists for preventive surgery to have precancerous tissue removed. Further, during the treatment of cancerous stages, frequent appointments are required for effective treatment.

Surgical oncologists perform surgical treatments to treat cancer and remove cancerous growths. They also analyse the need for surgery by identifying the type of tumour, its location, and the stage when it’s diagnosed. Specialists also perform biopsies to diagnose cancer, and in collaboration with pathologists, they may also conduct staging surgery to determine the tumour’s size and impacted area.

When visiting a surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialist for the first time, you can prepare your concerns to discuss, gather necessary health records, and list questions to ask. Our surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialist in Bangalore guides patients through every situation before they undergo surgical treatments for their diseases.

Surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialist in Bangalore utilises several technologies to perform diagnosis and surgical procedures. They leverage digital imaging devices such as MRI scanners, X-ray devices, ultrasounds, and CT scanners. Moreover, they incorporate the latest advances like virtual reality and simulation for precise treatments and painless experiences.

A surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialist works collaboratively with other surgeons during the patient’s treatment. They play an important role from the beginning - diagnosing the patient and preparing personalised treatments. They also adjust the surgical plans to prevent patients from painful experiences and provide necessary medications.

Surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialists look after several digestive and immunity-related diseases or conditions. These include Crohn's disease, ulcers, colorectal cancer, hepatitis, liver cancer, pancreatitis, gallbladder disorders, acid reflux, oesophagal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and malabsorption syndromes.

Initially, you should carry all the medical records while visiting a surgical gastroenterology & ILC specialist. These include health checkup reports, treatment documents, blood test reports, and physical examination records. These documents help doctors better understand your concerns and prepare or suggest necessary treatment options.