This comprehensive, multi-modal approach is crucial for maximizing the chance of a cure. Dr. Iqbal collaborates closely with oncologists to coordinate every phase of care, ensuring a seamless treatment journey. At SurgicalSol, we are dedicated to guiding our patients through this challenging diagnosis with expertise, compassion, and unwavering support. Our focus is on achieving the best possible oncological result while striving to preserve our patients’ quality of life, helping them return to comfortable eating and daily living.
Oesophageal Cancer
Oesophageal Cancer – Expert Surgical and Multidisciplinary Care at SurgicalSol
Oesophageal cancer is a serious condition where malignant cells form in the tissues of the oesophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty swallowing, unintended weight loss, chest pain or burning, and indigestion. At SurgicalSol, Dr. Asif Iqbal provides expert, comprehensive surgical management for oesophageal cancer, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized and aggressive treatment aimed at complete removal of the cancer and restoration of swallowing function.
Surgery, known as an oesophagectomy, is a primary treatment for localized oesophageal cancer. This is a complex procedure that involves removing a portion of, or the entire, oesophagus. Dr. Asif Iqbal is highly skilled in performing this operation, often using minimally invasive techniques. The remaining healthy part of the oesophagus is then reconnected to the stomach, which is sometimes reshaped into a tube to maintain a pathway for food. In many cases, this demanding surgery is preceded or followed by a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to target any remaining cancer cells and improve long-term outcomes.
Gastric sleeve surgery benefits
Sleeve gastrectomy offers numerous benefits and helps reduce the risk of serious weight-related health issues that can be life threatening and improve the quality of life significantly. These include:
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Sleeve gastrectomy can lead to significant and sustainable weight loss.
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Improves mental health
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Reduced joint pain
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It helps control type 2-diabetes by 60%.
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Reduced medication dependance on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.
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It is performed as a standalone procedure, and also it offers the opportunity to do any other weight loss procedure later on such as SADI or gastric bypass if the patient wants to lose more weight.
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It does not increase the risk of kidney stones in patients who are at high risk of developing kidney stones.
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Lowers the risk of high blood pressure, cancer, and heart diseases.
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Reduced risk of obesity related diseases.
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It is a very quick and short procedure, and has a short anesthesia time. It helps the patients who are at high risk for surgery and cannot tolerate high anesthesia time.
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Patients with very high BMI (i.e. 60, 70), are at high risk for anesthesia complications. Sleeve gastrectomy shortens the amount of anesthesia time required and gives these patients the opportunity to lose weight and get out of the danger zone.
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Improves obesity related infertility
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Sleeve gastrectomy improves metabolic health and can result in improved insulin resistance, blood sugar control, and lipid profiles.
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Sleeve gastrectomy is a simple and straightforward surgical procedure without the need for rerouting or reconnecting the intestines.
Benefits of Bypass Surgery
SADI bypass surgery is a revolutionary weight management technique. It is intended to help people with extreme obesity attain long-lasting benefits. Undoubtedly, it is a more advanced variant of the conventional duodenal switch. It is efficient in terms of its numerous benefits. Patients experience these improvements at different intensities. Yet, some prominent advantages include;
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Significant weight loss
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Improved Type 2 Diabetes control
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Reduced risk of acid reflux compared to gastric bypass
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Improved satiety and appetite control
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Long-term maintenance of weight loss
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Better resolution of obesity-related conditions