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Surgical Oncology
Expert cancer surgery in Ahmedabad — head & neck, breast, gynae, GI, HPB and uro-oncology, planned by a multidisciplinary cancer team.
Precise Cancer Surgery, Multidisciplinary CareHead & Neck · Breast · Gynae · GI & HPB · Uro-Oncology
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For many cancers, surgery offers the best chance of a cure — but only when it is done precisely, at the right time, and as part of a complete treatment plan. The Department of Surgical Oncology at SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad provides expert cancer surgery across the whole body, always planned alongside our medical oncologists and radiologists.
Whether you need cancer surgery in Ahmedabad for a breast, head and neck, gynaecological, gastrointestinal or urological tumour, our surgical oncology team combines technical skill with the judgement that comes from a multidisciplinary approach.
Expert cancer surgery in Ahmedabad
Cancer surgery is a specialty of precision and timing. Removing a tumour completely while preserving as much healthy function as possible takes both technical skill and careful planning — and the decision of when to operate, and whether to combine surgery with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, is best made by a team.
That is why our surgical oncologists work within the multidisciplinary tumour board, where the surgical plan is agreed alongside medical oncology and radiology. For patients seeking oncosurgery in Ahmedabad, this means surgery that fits into a complete, considered treatment plan — not an isolated operation.
Cancer surgery across the body
Our team performs cancer surgery across every major site — head and neck, breast, gynaecological, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and urological cancers — as well as other solid tumours. Each is approached with the aim of complete removal and the best possible preservation of function and quality of life.
Our surgical oncology expertise
Comprehensive cancer surgery across every major site, planned by a multidisciplinary team — a trusted centre for cancer surgery in Ahmedabad.
Head & Neck OncologySurgery for cancers of the mouth, throat, thyroid and related structures.
Breast Cancer SurgerySurgical treatment of breast cancer, with attention to both cure and appearance.
Gynae OncologySurgery for cancers of the female reproductive system.
GI & HPB OncologySurgery for cancers of the digestive tract, liver, pancreas and bile ducts.
Uro-OncologySurgical treatment of cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate and urinary tract.
Complex Tumour SurgerySurgery for other and complex solid tumours by an experienced team.
Multidisciplinary PlanningEvery surgical plan agreed by the tumour board.
Surgical Critical CareAdvanced intensive-care support for major cancer surgery.
Why patients choose SAL for cancer surgery
The best cancer surgery is not just technically excellent — it is well-timed and well-integrated with the rest of the treatment. Our surgical oncologists plan every operation within the multidisciplinary tumour board, so surgery fits into a complete strategy for beating the cancer.
Backed by advanced surgical critical care, this means even major, complex cancer operations are performed and recovered as safely as possible.
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Surgery as part of complete cancer care
Surgery rarely stands alone in cancer treatment. Sometimes it comes first; sometimes chemotherapy or radiotherapy shrinks a tumour before surgery; sometimes it follows to reduce the risk of return. Getting this sequence right is one of the most important decisions in cancer care — and it is exactly what the multidisciplinary approach is designed to get right.
By keeping surgical oncology within our complete cancer service, we ensure that your operation is one well-judged part of a plan built around the best possible outcome — both survival and quality of life.
Trusted cancer surgery in Ahmedabad
Patients and referring doctors across the region come to SAL for:
Cancer Surgery in AhmedabadSurgical Oncologist in AhmedabadBreast Cancer SurgeryHead & Neck oncologyGynae OncologyGI & HPB cancer surgeryUro-OncologyMultidisciplinary Cancer Care
Frequently Asked Questions
For many solid tumours, surgery offers the best chance of cure — but the timing and whether to combine it with other treatments is decided by the multidisciplinary team, based on the cancer’s type, stage and location.
Our surgical oncologists treat cancers across every major site — head and neck, breast, gynaecological, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and urological, among others.
Because the best cancer outcomes come from several specialties planning together. The tumour board ensures your surgery is well-timed and well-integrated with any chemotherapy or radiotherapy, rather than an isolated decision.
Our surgeons aim for complete removal of the cancer while preserving as much function and appearance as possible — for example, in breast and head and neck surgery, this is a central consideration.
You can be referred by your doctor or oncologist, or contact us directly. Bring your reports and scans — our team will review them and, through the tumour board, advise on the right approach.
Our Surgical Oncologists
Dr. Bhavin Vadodariya
Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Head & Neck)
Surgical Oncology
MBBS; MS (General Surgery); DrNB (Surgical Oncology); Fellowship in Microvascular & Reconstructive Surgery; Thyroid Cancer Preceptorship, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
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Dr. Dhaval B. Thakkar
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncology
MBBS – MVPS Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik; MS (General Surgery) – NKP Salve Institute & Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur; DrNB (Surgical Oncology) – Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata; FMAS
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Dr. Shalin K. Shah
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncology
MBBS – Smt. NHL MMC, Ahmedabad; MS General Surgery – Smt. NHL MMC & Sheth V.S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad; DrNB Surgical Oncology – Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jaipur
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