Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology is a specialized branch of oncology focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers affecting the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. GI cancers are among the most common types of cancer and often require a multidisciplinary approach for effective treatment.
Treatments Offered:
Diagnostic Services
- Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
- Imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans)
- Biopsy & Histopathological Evaluation
Surgical Treatments - Minimally Invasive & Robotic GI Cancer Surgeries
- Liver Resection for Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Surgery (Whipple Procedure)
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) for advanced abdominal cancers
Medical Oncology & Supportive Care
- Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy for selected GI cancers
- Supportive Care & Rehabilitation
- Nutritional Counseling
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Stoma Care (where applicable)
- Pain & Symptom Management
- Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Reviews
- Personalized treatment plans involving surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists