Surgical oncology

Elite Care Clinics in the Surgical Oncology Clinic offers an integrated medical team to deal with various oncology cases; relying on the latest methods, techniques and international guidelines to treat patients.

Surgical Oncology Clinic:

Elite Care’s clinics have all the equipment and technology needed to treat:

• Breast tumors.
• mEndocrine tumors.
• Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, including tumors of the stomach, colon, and esophagus.

We are keen to provide state-of-the-art radiology equipment for accurate detection of tumors such as:

• magnetic resonance.
• Axial imaging.
• Sonar

We also offer various forms of surgery such as:

• Laparoscopic surgery.
• Lymph node biopsy.
• Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Breast tumor surgery:

Before we talk about breast surgeries and tumors, we would like to learn about the factors of infection and symptoms.

Breast tumor risk factors:

Some women are more likely than others to develop breast cancer:

1. A family history of breast tumors.
2. Age.
3. Radiation therapy.
4. العلاج الهرموني.
5. The presence of dense breast tissue.
6. Weight gain.
7. Eating large amounts of fat.
8. Drinking alcoholic beverages.

Symptoms of breast cancer:

1. Breast hardening.
2. Change in the shape and size of the breast.
3. Skin thickening.
4. swelling and swelling.
5. Discharge from the nipples.
6. Entering the nipple.
7. Feeling itchy.

Types of breast surgery and oncology surgery:

The goal of breast and tumor surgeries is usually to get rid of the cancerous mass, and there are several types of breast and tumor surgeries:

• Excision of the tumor:

• The tumor and some of the healthy cells around it are removed.
• This surgery aims to remove the tumor and preserve the breast.
• This type is chosen by agreement between the doctor and the patient depending on the mass and location of the tumor.
• The patient must undergo radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells.

• Mastectomy surgery:

• وهذا النوع من جراحات الثدي و الاورام يتم به استئصال أحد الثديين أو كليهما.
• It depends on the size of the tumor and the doctor’s opinion of how far the cancer cells have spread.

• Ablation surgery to minimize risk:

• A mastectomy is a precautionary measure taken by a doctor to protect against the risk of developing a tumor.
• A risk-reducing mastectomy doesn’t mean there’s no risk of cancerous tumors.

• Reconstructive surgery:

• It is a type of surgery that aims to reconstruct the breast.
• This surgery can be performed at the same time as the resection.

• Sentinel lymph node biopsy:

• A surgical procedure to remove a sample from the lymph node to make sure the tumor hasn’t spread to the lymphatic system.

At Elite Care Clinics, we are keen to provide all means of treatment for breast tumor patients while providing all the necessary cosmetic solutions to restore the natural shape of the breast after tumor removal.

Endocrine tumors:

It is one of the subtlest types of tumors that form in:

• digestive tract.
• respiratory system.
• Pancreas.
• Thyroid gland .
• Adrenal gland.

The danger of this type of tumor is that there are no strange symptoms that alert the patient to the possibility of a certain disease, but usually the symptoms:

• Redness.
• Wheezing when breathing.
• skin rashes.
• Abdominal pain.

Symptoms of adrenal gland tumors can vary slightly and are usually characterized by:

1. Severely elevated blood pressure.
2. Rapid heartbeat.
3. sweating.
4. Severe headaches.

As we mentioned, endocrine tumors do not cause any unusual symptoms, so it is advisable to follow up with regular checkups.

Treatment of endocrine tumors:

Treatment for endocrine tumors varies:

• Treatment with a molecule similar to the hormone somatostatin.
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy.

The right treatment for each patient is determined by the size and nature of the tumor’s spread.

Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract:

Gastrointestinal tumors begin in the nerve cells found in the walls of the digestive tract:

1. Abdominal pain.
2. Formation of a hard mass in the abdomen.
3. vomiting.
4. Nausea.
5. lack of appetite.
6. Lack of weight.

There are many types of gastrointestinal tumors, including:

• Tumors of the esophagus:

1. The tumor begins to grow in the cells lining the wall of the esophagus.
2. Alcoholics, tobacco users, and those with poor dietary habits are the most common sufferers.

Symptoms include:

• Difficulty swallowing.
• Weight loss.
• indigestion.
• Heartburn.
• Coughing and affected by sound.

Treating esophageal cancer:

An esophageal tumor is diagnosed by:

1. Barium swallowing and X-ray imaging.
2. Endoscopy.
3. Taking a sample (biopsy) of the internal tissue for analysis.

The doctor studies the extent of the tumor and based on that, determines the appropriate treatment between chemotherapy, radiation, or surgical removal.

• Tumors of the stomach:

Stomach tumors are one of the most common types of tumors in the world, with one type affecting the upper part and the other the lower part.

Symptoms of stomach tumors:

Symptoms of stomach cancer do not differ much from esophageal cancer:

1. Nausea.
2. vomiting.
3. loss of appetite.
4. bloating.
5. Discomfort.
6. Dark-colored stools.

A tumor is diagnosed using a combination of methods such as:

1. endoscopy.
2. X-ray imaging.
3. Ultrasound imaging.
4. Computed Tomography – CT.

The doctor then determines the appropriate method of treatment, including surgical removal, radiation, or chemotherapy.

• Colon tumors:

Malignant colon tumors are usually a transformation of other benign tumors and the symptoms are not much different from those of esophageal and gastric tumors.

A colon tumor causes a blockage that results in:

1. Vomiting. Bloating.
2. توقف خروج الغازات.
3. dehydration.
4. Abdominal pain.
5. anal bleeding.
6. Weakness and constant fatigue.
7. Unexplained weight loss.

As for the means of treatment, it varies between surgical removal, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and Elite Care clinics are keen to rely on doctors who specialize in chemotherapy and the radiation needs of the patient before or after the operations.