Palliative Surgery in Bangalore
What is Palliative Surgery?
Palliative surgery in cancer is the surgical procedure performed to relieve symptoms and improve a patient’s quality of life where cure is not possible. The objective of palliative surgery is not to eliminate the cancer but to manage symptoms like pain, obstruction, Laparoscopic Surgery in Bangalore, bleeding, or difficulty breathing caused by advanced cancer
Advanced Palliative Care at Srishti Speciality Clinic
Living with advanced or serious illness can be challenging, but the right care can greatly improve comfort and quality of life. At Srishti Speciality Clinic, we provide expert palliative surgery in Bangalore, focused on relieving symptoms and improving daily living for patients with complex medical conditions.
Our approach is centered on comfort, dignity, and patient-focused care.
Key goals of palliative surgery
➔Improve quality of life, by helping patients feel more comfortable and have fewer symptoms.
➔Control symptoms caused by the tumor, such as pain, bleeding, or obstruction.
Examples of symptom relief:
➔Draining fluid buildup (ascites or pleural effusions)
➔Relieving an intestinal obstruction
➔Inserting a stent to open a blocked airway
➔Controlling active or recurrent bleeding
➔Decompressing a spinal cord to preserve mobility
When it is considered
➔When a patient has an advanced stage of cancer and is incurable.
➔When non-surgical treatments, like medication, do not provide adequate relief from symptoms.
➔When the symptoms are significantly impacting the patient’s daily life
Meet Our Doctor
Dr. V Sreekanth Reddy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is palliative surgery safe?
Yes, it is carefully planned to improve comfort and reduce symptoms with minimal risk.
2. Can palliative surgery cure cancer?
No, it is not intended to cure but to improve quality of life.
3. Who needs palliative surgery?
Patients with advanced illness experiencing severe symptoms may benefit.
4. What is the recovery time?
Recovery depends on the procedure and patient condition.
5. Is hospital stay required?
Some procedures may require short hospital stays.