Expert cancer care in your neighbourhood.
Dr. Akash Dhuru is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist in Powai, Mumbai, seeing patients at Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital for cancer surgery consultations and second opinions.
Specialist surgical oncology, closer to home.
Powai Onco Surgeon is the Powai consultation practice of Dr. Akash Dhuru, Consultant Surgical Oncologist in Powai, Mumbai. It provides specialist surgical oncology consultations for patients with a new cancer diagnosis, those considering surgery, and those seeking a second opinion.
The focus is on understanding the diagnosis, reviewing the available reports and imaging, and discussing the role of surgery within the wider cancer treatment plan.
The right operation is part of the plan — not the whole plan.
Cancer treatment often involves more than surgery. The role of the surgical oncologist is to understand the diagnosis, assess where surgery fits, and work with the wider oncology team when needed.
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Specialist surgical care across the cancer sites commonly managed in surgical oncology. The choice of treatment depends on the individual diagnosis and stage.
Head & Neck
Surgical management of cancers of the head and neck, including oral cavity, throat and thyroid cancers.
Breast
Surgical management of breast cancer and appropriate lymph-node procedures.
Gastrointestinal
Surgical management of cancers involving the gastrointestinal tract, tailored to the diagnosis and stage.
Colorectal
Surgical management of colon and rectal cancers, including minimally invasive approaches when appropriate.
Other solid tumours
Evaluation and surgical planning for other solid tumours where surgical oncology has a role.
Advanced surgery. A more human conversation.
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. The consultation provides time to understand the diagnosis, discuss the available surgical options and consider how surgery fits into the overall treatment plan.
- Clear discussion of the diagnosis and surgical options
- Individualised treatment planning
- Minimally invasive and robotic approaches when appropriate
- Coordination with the wider oncology team when required
- Second-opinion consultations
Understanding the diagnosis. Planning the way forward.
First consultations and second opinions are welcomed, with the diagnosis, pathology and imaging forming the basis of the discussion.
+91 99300 00553 · Online appointments available.
A fresh surgical oncology perspective on an existing diagnosis, imaging and treatment recommendation.
Discussion may include the role of surgery, possible procedures, alternatives and how treatment fits into the wider cancer plan.
Specialist training behind the consultation.
Looking for a surgical oncology opinion in Powai?
Arrange a consultation with Dr. Akash Dhuru at Hiranandani Hospital.