Oncology of the gastrointestinal tract

A loyalty program is available for surgical interventions in the hospital, which makes treatment even more affordable.

Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) cancer – this is the general name for a number of oncological diseases. The most common of them are:

• esophageal cancer;

• gastric cancer;

• pancreatic cancer;

• small intestine cancer;

• colon cancer;

• rectal cancer.

Tumors of these organs occupy a leading position among oncological pathologies in middle-aged and older men and women. In the early stages, they develop asymptomatically, which increases the risk of untimely diagnosis. That is why people aged 40-45 are recommended to undergo regular screening examinations.

Surgery is one of the key stages in the treatment of abdominal oncology. After radical removal of the tumor in stage 1 cancer, more than 90% of patients achieve long-term remission. In stage 2 cancer, the 5-year survival rate among patients is from 87 to 63%, in stage 3 - from 69 to 40%, in stage 4 - up to 20%.

At the medical center «Oxford Medical» treatment of gastrointestinal cancer is carried out by oncologists and oncological surgeons of the highest category with more than 20 years of experience. The clinic has created all the conditions for accurate diagnostics and therapy, including a high-tech surgical hospital with 2 operating rooms, an intensive care unit and an intensive care unit. By contacting «Oxford Medical», you can be sure of receiving quality medical care and care for the patient's comfort.

Malignant neoplasms begin to develop asymptomatically. Usually the first manifestations of the disease appear when the tumor increases in size. In this case, the symptoms are nonspecific, that is, characteristic of various pathologies. As a result, many patients are diagnosed with cancer when it has already reached stage 2 or 3.

Probable signs of gastrointestinal cancer are:

alternation of constipation and diarrhea;

• feeling of heaviness in the abdomen after eating;

• nausea and vomiting;

• poor appetite;

• increased gas formation;

• abdominal pain;

• change in the shape and size of the abdomen;

• change in the color of the stool, blood, mucous or purulent impurities discharge;

• false urges to defecate, feeling of incomplete bowel emptying;

• unexplained weight loss (more than 5% within 6 months);

• weakness, fatigue;

• pale skin;

• low fever.

If these symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination.

At «Oxford Medical», gastrointestinal cancer surgeries are performed in a modern, high-tech surgery department with two operating rooms equipped with the latest expert-class equipment. It allows for surgeries of any complexity. Thanks to this, as well as the high qualifications of oncologists with 20 years of experience, patients with gastrointestinal cancer stages 1-4 can receive high-quality medical care at the clinic.

Oncologists at «Oxford Medical» perform removal of malignant neoplasms:

• stomach;

• pancreas;

• small intestine;

• large intestine;

• duodenum;

• rectum and other abdominal organs.

Rehabilitation features vary depending on the type and complexity of the operation.

The patient spends the first few hours after the operation in the intensive care unit, after which he is transferred to the hospital. Oxford Medical is equipped with comfortable single and double hotel-type wards.

During the first day, bed rest is usually prescribed, and from the next day it is recommended to sit and get up. Moderate physical activity serves as a prevention of adhesion formation and the development of postoperative pneumonia.

The duration of hospitalization is determined individually. After laparoscopic surgery, the patient can be discharged after 3-4 days, while after open surgery after 7 or more.

In general, recovery after surgery can last from several weeks to several months.

At this time, the patient is recommended to:

• take medications prescribed by the doctor;
• monitor the hygiene of the postoperative wound;
• do not lift weights;
• avoid heavy physical exertion;
• follow the recommended diet.

Regarding nutrition after completing the rehabilitation stages, experts advise adhering to the following principles:

• eat in small portions at least 5 times a day;
• adhere to the drinking regimen;
• cook dishes by boiling, baking or steaming;
• refuse to drink alcoholic beverages.

The condition of each patient is individual, so after surgery the doctor gives personal prescriptions. They may differ from the general rules and are more important. Compliance with these recommendations largely determines how the rehabilitation period will go.

An important stage in the treatment of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract after surgery can also be chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Operations to remove malignant neoplasms are quite complex and require high skill from surgeons. Specialists of «Oxford Medical» have over 20 years of practical experience and regularly perform successful oncological operations. The effectiveness and safety of surgical treatment is also facilitated by the use of the latest expert-class equipment.

To minimize the risk of complications, doctors of «Oxford Medical» preliminarily conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient and strictly adhere to all protocols for preparation, operation and postoperative care. But even under such conditions, the likelihood of complications in surgery cannot be completely ruled out. In case of emergency situations, we have created all the conditions for providing assistance to patients with acute conditions, including equipped intensive care units with equipment for monitoring and supporting vital body functions.

Providing each patient with high-quality medical care using advanced technologies is the main principle of work of all members of the «Oxford Medical» team. For this purpose, the clinic has installed equipment from the best manufacturers of medical equipment, which is updated every few years. This allows us to ensure maximum diagnostic accuracy and successfully perform even the most complex operations.

Our surgeons on the left bank at the «Oxford Medical» hospital – are true professionals. Many of them have the highest medical category, the titles of candidates and doctors of medical sciences. We have specialists with over 20 and 30 years of experience. At the same time, they regularly undergo training in Ukraine and abroad to keep up with the times and provide our patients with access to the most advanced treatment methods.

The cost of treatment for oncology of the gastrointestinal tract is formed individually. In some cases, patients only need surgery, while in others they also need chemotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. You can find out the prices of treatment at «Oxford Medical» here. An oncologist can give you a more accurate estimate of the price after studying the results of the examinations. Make an appointment at a time convenient for you.