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Advanced Surgical Oncology by Dr. Ashok Kumar, MCh SGPGI
Call 05226664444 Book AppointmentColon cancer is a malignancy of the large intestine, typically arising from adenomatous polyps over many years. Early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates and treatment options.
Dr. Ashok Kumar specializes in complete surgical management of colon cancer with extensive experience in both laparoscopic and open approaches, providing patients with optimal outcomes and quality of life preservation.
Diet high in fiber, regular exercise, maintaining healthy weight, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol reduce risk significantly. Aspirin and NSAIDs show some preventive benefit.
Age over 50, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, and hereditary syndromes increase risk. Colonoscopy screening every 10 years or sooner based on findings.
Colonoscopy with biopsy confirms diagnosis. CT/MRI imaging and blood tests determine extent and guide treatment planning. TNM staging determines surgical approach and adjuvant therapy need.
For right colon cancers, removes cecum, ascending colon, and part of transverse colon. Dr. Ashok Kumar performs both laparoscopic and open approaches with complete lymph node dissection.
For left colon cancers, removes descending and sigmoid colon. Maintains colostomy-free status in most cases with primary anastomosis.
Dr. Ashok Kumar's Expertise:
25+ years surgical gastroenterology, MCh SGPGI, FRCS, FACS, FASCRS. Extensive experience in laparoscopic and open colon cancer surgery with proven excellent outcomes and minimal complications.
Laparoscopic Surgery Recovery: Hospital stay 2-4 days, return to light activities 2-3 weeks, full recovery 6-8 weeks. Open Surgery Recovery: Hospital stay 5-7 days, return to activities 4-6 weeks, full recovery 8-12 weeks.
Five-year survival rates depend on stage: Stage I 90%, Stage II 70-85%, Stage III 50-70%, Stage IV 10-15%. Complete surgical resection by experienced surgeons significantly improves these outcomes.
A: Yes, colonoscopy screening starting at age 45-50 can prevent most colon cancers by removing pre-cancerous polyps.
A: No, most patients have normal bowel function. Dr. Ashok Kumar preserves continuity whenever possible.
A: Accurate estimate can be obtained from hospital while visiting the doctor. Varies by complexity and hospital stay duration.
A: Regular surveillance for 5 years including colonoscopy annually and CEA monitoring per protocol.
Surgical Gastroenterologist
25+ Years Experience
Qualifications: MCh SGPGI, FRCS, FACS, FASCRS
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