Uniportal Lung Cancer Surgery
One incision, usually two to four centimetres, is all uniportal thoracic surgery needs. The camera and every instrument go through that same opening, unlike standard video-assisted surgery which spreads three or four ports across the chest wall. It works for early and...
Colon Cancer Recurrence After Surgery
Colon cancer can return after a successful first surgery. It happens when microscopic cancer cells survive the original resection, sit undetected in nearby tissue or lymph nodes, and slowly multiply. Local recurrence shows up near the original surgical site. Distant...
Does Acid Reflux Cause Esophageal Cancer? Understanding the Link, Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Yes, long-term untreated acid reflux can lead to esophageal cancer. Occasional heartburn after a heavy meal is common and harmless. The concern is reflux that continues for years. When stomach acid repeatedly washes back into the esophagus, it damages the cells lining...
Can Colon Cancer Come Back After 10 Years?
Colon cancer coming back after ten years is rare, but it does happen. Most recurrences show up within five years of treatment, and only a few patients face late recurrence, when the cancer returns long after they were told they were cancer-free. After a decade in the...MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY
Dr. Anjali
Singh
Singh
Consultant GI & Thoracic Surgical Oncologist,
JIPMER-trained,
Expert in CRS, HIPEC & Complex GI Cancers
JIPMER-trained,
Expert in CRS, HIPEC & Complex GI Cancers