The surgical services department houses the division of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Division of Gynaecological Oncology. The department is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the surgical management of cancer. It involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various types of cancer through surgical procedures.
The department started as the Division of Surgical Oncology, which was the first of its kind in Kerala, established in 1983 to provide state of the art in surgical care to oncology patients. Our team of experienced surgeons have a diverse expertise in a variety of surgical techniques, ranging from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopy or robotic surgery, microvascular surgery, reconstructive surgery etc. With the expansion of the division, the highly focused site-wise specialised surgeons organised into three divisions under the department of surgical services, namely
I. Division of Head and Neck Surgery
II. Division of Surgical Oncology
III. Division of Gynaecological Oncology
Recognizing the relationship between frequency of performing an operation and outcome, the department of surgical services has four working units attached to corresponding clinics of RCC, namely
Each surgeon in each of the units focuses his or her clinical practice on the management of cancers of one or two organ sites. The vast experience of conducting more than 3000 major surgical procedures annually has significantly improved the technical excellence, in turn leading to improved surgical outcomes and quality of life for the patients.
The department provides specialized care focusing on head and neck cancers including skull base tumours, breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies including hepatobiliary cancers, gynaecological cancers, urological cancers, and bone & soft tissue tumours. We perform palliative surgeries to relieve symptoms or improve quality of life in advanced cases. We do auxiliary procedures for the treatment of cancer, like placement of devices, ports, or catheters for chemotherapy administration.
HighlightsThe Division offers a variety of training programmes in surgical oncology which include
1 | MCh Surgical Oncology | 6 seats |
2 | MCh Gynaecological Oncology | 2 seats |
3 | MCh Head and Neck Surgery | 2 seats |
4 | Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery | 1 seat |
In addition to this, training in onco-surgery is given to post graduates in general surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, oral & maxilla facial surgery from various medical colleges across the country.
The department has an active research programme with participation in a multitude of multi-centre national & international clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Our expert surgeons go beyond the operating room with a crucial role in cancer care by working closely with other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients, which may involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies.
Overall, surgical services department plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, aiming to provide the best possible surgical treatment for cancer patients while considering their overall well-being and quality of life.