Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is common cancer in India. The initial symptoms are non-specific and include abdominal burning, abdominal fullness, recurrent vomiting, or difficulty in eating food. Other symptoms include loss of weight, loss of appetite, and abdominal distension. Because of initial non-specific symptoms, it may be difficult to identify the problem. Endoscopy, a very simple test, can identify the problem. Stomach cancer once identified requires proper evaluation by an expert GI surgeon. Dr. Mayank is an expert in treating stomach cancers. After a proper evaluation and proper staging, expert and detailed treatment planning are required. Dr. Mayank is an expert in doing comprehensive treatment planning.

The treatment for stomach cancer may involve surgery, surgery and chemotherapy or surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Surgery for stomach cancer requires an expert GI surgeon. Dr. Mayank is an expert GI surgeon who has been performing surgeries for stomach cancer routinely. The surgery can be performed either by open route or laparoscopically. Based on cancer, an expert decides what is best for the given patient.