Finding out you have stomach cancer can be very tough, but the right doctor can really help you through your treatment. Dr. Harsh Shah is one of the best doctors for robotic stomach cancer surgery in Ahmedabad. With over 15+ years of experience in treating stomach cancer and many years of expertise in robotic surgery, he leads the best stomach cancer hospital in Gujarat, India. He has helped many people beat stomach cancer and is known for his expert knowledge and caring approach.
11750+ Patients have been successfully treated
15+ years of work experience
as a stomach cancer specialist
24+ Awards received by Dr. Shah for his achievements
MS, DrNB(GI), MCh(GI)
Management of Stomach cancer involves proper diagnosis & early treatment
Diagnosis is performed with CT scan, UGI Endoscopy & biopsy & PET-CT Scan.
The treatment usually involves perioperative chemotherapy & surgery, depending on the extent of the disease.
Signs of stomach cancer can include:
• Ongoing indigestion or a feeling of discomfort in the upper belly area.
• Feeling quickly full after eating just a little food.
• Nausea and throwing up, often happening after eating.
• Losing weight without trying.
• Pain or bloating in the belly.
• Finding blood in stool or having black, sticky stools.
• Feeling very tired and weak.
• Not feeling hungry.
• Having trouble swallowing food.
• Experiencing a lot of heartburn or acid coming back up.
Stomach cancer is categorized into stages depending on how advanced the disease is:
• Stage 0: The cancer is only in the stomach’s inner lining.
• Stage I: The cancer has moved deeper into the stomach wall.
• Stage II: The cancer has reached the surrounding tissues or more lymph nodes.
• Stage III: The cancer has spread to nearby organs or many lymph nodes.
• Stage IV: The cancer has reached organs far away or distant lymph nodes.
Staging for stomach cancer are as follows:
Treatment options for stomach cancer include:
• Surgery: This means removing the tumor and nearby lymph nodes to get rid of cancer cells.
• Chemotherapy: Doctors use drugs to kill cancer cells. They give this treatment before & after surgery to make sure all cancer cells are gone.
• Radiation therapy: This treatment uses focused radiation to destroy cancer cells. It may be used along with surgery or chemotherapy to make treatment more effective. It is less commonly used in stomach cancer.
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| Types of Surgery | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Surgery | Involves a large incision to remove the tumor | Allows for direct access and removal of large tumors |
| Laparoscopic Surgery | Uses small incisions and a camera to guide the surgery | Less invasive, with smaller incisions and shorter recovery times |
| Robotic Surgery | Keyhole surgery | Less Pain, Less hospital stay, Early recovery |
| Better View (3D, 10x, HD) | Less blood loss, Better nerve preservation | |
| Flexible Instruments | Enhances Precision, Enhances Accuracy, Early functional recovery |
Total Gastrectomy is a surgery for stomach cancer where the entire stomach, nearby lymph nodes, and sometimes other tissues are removed. The esophagus is then connected directly to the small intestine for digestion.
This procedure is done when cancer extensively involves the stomach. Post-surgery, patients may need dietary adjustments due to changes in digestion and nutrient absorption. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be recommended before or after the surgery to improve outcomes.
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