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Overview

Onco Life Hospitals offers surgical oncology in Pune at its Wagholi cancer centre. Our surgical oncology team removes tumours, helps find out how far a cancer has spread and supports your recovery. Surgery is often the first and most important step in cancer treatment, and for many early-stage cancers it can cure the disease.
Surgery is used in four main ways:
  • To remove a cancer completely
  • To shrink a tumour before chemotherapy or radiation
  • To control pain or symptoms in advanced disease
  • To prevent the cancer from spreading or coming back
Your care team includes surgical oncologists, anaesthesiologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists and counsellors. Scans and tests are available through our PET/CT scan, radiology and imaging and clinical pathology services. If radiation is part of your plan, see our guide to radiation oncology in Pune.
Surgical oncology is also available at our Satara centre, Chiplun centre and Talegaon centre.

Types of Cancer We Treat at Onco Life Hospitals in Pune, India

Surgery is suitable for many solid tumours. The groups below are those where surgery forms part of care at our Pune centre. Your surgical oncologist will confirm whether surgery is right for your diagnosis.

Breast Cancer

Breast-conserving surgery removes the tumour while saving the breast where possible, and mastectomy is used when needed. Breast reconstruction can follow mastectomy. Visit our breast cancer specialty unit, read about breast cancer or meet our breast cancer doctors in Pune.

Head and Neck Cancer

Surgery aims to remove the tumour while preserving speech, swallowing and facial function. Facial reconstruction is part of care where it is needed. Learn more about head and neck cancer and our oral and maxillofacial unit.

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer surgery may involve the mouth and jaw. Reconstruction, such as jaw repair, can help restore appearance and function. Our oral cancer specialists can explain what to expect.

Lung and Thoracic Cancer

Surgery is an option for some lung cancers, depending on the stage and your overall health. Our lung cancer specialists can explain which treatment suits your diagnosis.

Colon and Stomach Cancer

Surgery is a main treatment for many colon and stomach cancers. A dietitian guides your diet after surgery on the stomach or digestive tract.

Other Solid Tumours

Many other solid tumours can be treated with surgery. Your surgical oncologist will review your reports and say whether an operation is an option.

Blood Cancers

Blood cancers such as leukaemia are usually not treated with surgery. Our clinical haematology team and blood cancer specialists can guide you.

Cancer Treatment at Onco Life Hospitals in Pune, India

Cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of the cancer and on your overall health. Surgery is often combined with other treatments, and our teams decide the order and timing together.

Surgery

Your surgical oncologist chooses the operation based on the type, size and position of the tumour, and on your overall health.

Types of Cancer Surgery

  • Curative surgery: removes the cancer completely
  • Debulking surgery: removes part of a large tumour to relieve pressure or help other treatments work
  • Palliative surgery: eases pain or other symptoms when cure is not the goal
  • Reconstructive surgery: restores appearance or function after cancer surgery
  • Diagnostic surgery and biopsy: confirms the diagnosis and shows how far the cancer has spread

Organ Preservation Surgery

Where possible, the aim is to remove the tumour while saving the organ and the functions that depend on it, such as speech, swallowing or limb movement. Examples include breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer and surgery in head and neck cancer that protects nerve, muscle and facial function.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstruction can include breast reconstruction after mastectomy, facial reconstruction in head and neck cancers, and tissue and nerve repair. Plastic and reconstructive surgeons work with your surgical oncologist from the planning stage.

Operation Theatres and Infection Control

Surgery is performed in two major modular operation theatres, with a separate minor operation theatre for short procedures. Ventilation is HEPA filtered, and monitoring systems support patient safety during surgery.

How Your Surgery Is Planned and Delivered

  1. Consultation and review. Your surgical oncologist reviews your diagnosis, biopsy and scan reports. If staging is incomplete, tests can be arranged through our PET/CT services and pathology team.
  2. Treatment planning. Your case is discussed with medical and radiation oncology colleagues so that surgery and other treatments are planned together.
  3. Anaesthesia review. Your anaesthetist and surgeon decide whether general or local anaesthesia is right for you.
  4. Surgery. The operation is carried out in our operation theatre, with the aim of removing the cancer and preserving as much function as possible.
  5. Recovery and follow-up. Your team manages pain, checks your healing and plans follow-up.

Surgery Combined With Other Treatments

Surgery often works best alongside other treatments. Drug treatment or radiation may be given before surgery to shrink a tumour, or after surgery to lower the chance of the cancer coming back. Your team will explain the order that suits your diagnosis.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells and may be given before or after surgery. Learn more about radiation therapy in Pune and our radiation therapy cost guide.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs and may be given before or after surgery. Our medical oncology team plans drug treatment around your surgery date.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps the body’s own defences respond to cancer and is used for selected cancers. Our immunotherapy service explains where it fits in a treatment plan.

Targeted Therapy and Hormone Therapy

Targeted therapy and hormone therapy are used alongside surgery for some cancers, such as certain breast cancers. Your medical oncologist will say whether they apply to you.

Recovery and Rehabilitation After Surgery

Recovery is part of treatment, not an afterthought. Support includes nutrition counselling, physical therapy, emotional counselling and social support for your family. Other help for patients and families is listed on our patient support services page.
 

Oncology Teams at Onco Life Hospitals, Pune, India

Cancer care is never a one-person job. These teams work together on your treatment plan.

Anaesthesia

Anaesthesiologists assess you before surgery, choose the right anaesthesia with your surgeon and manage your comfort during and after the operation.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons plan and carry out breast, facial and tissue reconstruction after cancer surgery.

Medical Oncology

Medical oncologists manage chemotherapy and other drug treatment. See our medical oncologist in Pune page to learn how they work with your surgical team.

Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncologists plan any radiation you need before or after surgery. Our radiation oncology team works from the same centre.

Cancer Diagnosis and Staging

Accurate diagnosis and staging shape every surgical plan. Our radiology team, PET/CT imaging and pathology services support this step, so reports and scans can be reviewed together.

Specialty Units

Our breast cancer unit and oral and maxillofacial specialists bring together doctors for those cancers.

Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Counselling

Rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists and counsellors support you before and after surgery, and support your family too.

Virtual Tumour Board

Cases that need wider input can be discussed through our virtual tumour board, so more than one specialist reviews the plan.

You can view our full Pune specialist team before booking a consultation.

Why Choose Onco Life Hospitals in Pune, India, for Cancer Treatment

Multidisciplinary Oncology Teams

Surgical, medical and radiation oncology are available at the same centre, so your surgery is planned alongside the rest of your treatment, not in isolation. Surgery sits within our wider cancer treatment hospital in Pune services.

Operation Theatres Built for Safety

Our two major modular operation theatres and one minor operation theatre use HEPA-filtered ventilation and monitoring systems to support infection control and patient safety.

Organ Preservation and Reconstruction Under One Team

Surgeons and reconstructive specialists plan together, so the aim is to remove the cancer and protect function and appearance wherever possible.

Recovery Support After Surgery

Nutrition counselling, physical therapy, emotional counselling and family support are part of care after surgery, not extras you have to arrange yourself.

Insurance and TPA Support

Government and private insurance plans generally cover cancer surgery. Our insurance and TPA services desk helps with the paperwork before treatment begins.

Scheduling and Access

Surgeries are scheduled Monday to Saturday at ICTRC Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Wagholi, Pune. Contact the surgical coordinator or OPD desk to plan your admission.
 
Onco Life Cancer Centre
Wagholi Pune
  • ICTRC Onco - Lifecare Cancer Centre, Wagholi : Vishwashanti Dham, Kesnand Rd, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra 412207
  • 8128124067 | 8128123067

Frequently Asked Questions

Best Surgical Oncology Centre in Pune – faqs

How Do I Book A Surgical Oncology Appointment At Onco Life Hospitals In Pune?

Call 8128124067 or 8128123067, or ask for the surgical coordinator or OPD desk at ICTRC Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Wagholi, Pune, to book a surgical oncology consultation. Surgeries are scheduled Monday to Saturday. You can also request an appointment through our doctor appointment page.

Where Is The Onco Life Surgical Oncology Centre In Pune?

Our surgical oncology department is at ICTRC Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Vishwashanti Dham, Kesnand Road, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra 412207. You can open the centre on Google Maps or call 8128124067 or 8128123067 for directions.

Is Surgical Oncology Available Alongside Other Cancer Care At Onco Life Hospitals In Pune?

Yes. Surgical oncology at our Pune centre sits alongside medical oncology and radiation oncology, with PET-CT, radiology and imaging and clinical pathology support. This means surgery can be planned together with chemotherapy or radiation, and your tests, diagnosis, surgery and recovery support can be handled in one place.

What Should I Bring To My First Surgical Oncology Appointment In Pune?

Bring your biopsy and pathology reports, scan images and reports, and a list of your current medicines and any allergies. Also bring details of any treatment or surgery you have already had, a photo ID and your insurance or government scheme documents. Your surgical oncologist will review them and arrange any further tests needed before planning your operation.

Does Onco Life Hospitals In Pune Accept Health Insurance And Government Schemes For Cancer Surgery?

Government and private insurance plans generally cover cancer surgery. Coverage depends on your plan and your eligibility, so please call 8128124067 or 8128123067 before your first visit to confirm what applies to you. Our TPA and insurance help desk can explain the process and help with the paperwork.

How Much Does Cancer Surgery Cost At Onco Life Hospitals In Pune?

There is no single price for cancer surgery. The cost depends on your diagnosis, the type of operation, the length of your hospital stay, and whether reconstruction or other treatments are involved. Call 8128124067 or 8128123067 to discuss an estimate for your case, and ask our insurance and TPA team what your plan may cover.

Can I Get A Second Opinion On My Surgery Plan At Onco Life Hospitals In Pune?

Yes, you can ask our surgical oncologists to review your reports and advise on whether surgery is right for you. Call 8128124067 or 8128123067 to arrange a consultation.

Will More Than One Specialist Review My Surgery Plan In Pune?

Yes, where your case needs wider input, it can be discussed through our virtual tumour board, so more than one specialist reviews your plan.

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