The Oncosurgery Department at Joshi Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based surgical care for patients with various types of cancer. With a strong focus on early detection, precise diagnosis, and advanced surgical intervention, the department plays a vital role in the hospital’s multidisciplinary cancer care program. Each patient is evaluated thoroughly, and treatment plans are customised to ensure the best clinical outcomes, improved survival, and enhanced quality of life.

Scope of Oncosurgical Services

Oncosurgery involves the surgical management of solid tumors and cancers affecting different organs of the body. At Joshi Hospital, the team of skilled cancer surgeons works closely with specialists from Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, and Rehabilitation Medicine to deliver coordinated and holistic care.

The department is equipped with modern diagnostic tools, including digital mammography, high-resolution ultrasound, CT/MRI scans, PET-CT (available through partner centres), and advanced pathology support. These facilities enable accurate staging and planning of surgical procedures.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in India, and early intervention offers the best outcomes. The Oncosurgery team manages the full spectrum of breast conditions, including benign lumps, high-risk lesions, and all stages of breast cancer.

Key procedures include:

• Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (in collaboration with Plastic Surgery)

A strong emphasis is placed on timely diagnosis and preserving both function and appearance wherever possible.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery

The department provides surgical treatment for cancers of the digestive system, including:

• Esophageal Cancer
• Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer (Colon & Rectum)
• Liver and Gallbladder Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Small Intestine Tumors

Minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques are used for appropriate cases to reduce recovery time and postoperative discomfort.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Head and neck cancers often require precise and delicate surgical intervention due to the complexity of the region. The team treats:

• Oral cavity cancers
• Throat cancers
• Thyroid and parathyroid tumors
• Salivary gland cancers
• Skin cancers of the face and neck

Reconstruction and rehabilitation support are provided in collaboration with Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Speech Therapy teams.

Thoracic Oncosurgery

The department handles a range of chest cancers, including:

• Lung Cancer
• Mediastinal Tumors
• Chest Wall Tumors

Where applicable, minimally invasive approaches like Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) are used.

Gynecological Oncosurgery

Women-specific cancer surgeries include:

• Ovarian Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
• Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers

The department ensures compassionate care with a focus on preserving reproductive health whenever possible.

Urological Cancer Surgery

The team also treats cancers of the urinary system, such as:

• Kidney Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Testicular Tumors

Laparoscopic nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and other minimally invasive options are offered for suitable cases.

Soft Tissue & Bone Tumor Surgery

Specialised oncological care is provided for:

• Sarcomas
• Soft tissue tumors
• Bone tumors (in coordination with Orthopaedics and Ortho-Oncology)

Wide excision, limb-salvage surgeries, and reconstruction are performed as per international standards.