Surgical Oncology at Karolinska University Hospital

Surgical Oncology provides specialized surgical assessment and treatment for patients with cancer. Depending on the cancer type and stage, treatment may involve tumor removal, cancer surgery, lymph-node surgery, complex oncological procedures and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of surgical oncology varies according to the type, location and stage of cancer, complexity of surgery, diagnostic investigations, anesthesia, hospitalization, pathology, reconstruction and follow-up care. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Surgical Oncology?

Surgical Oncology is a specialized area of cancer care focused on the surgical treatment of tumors and certain cancer-related conditions.

Surgery may be used to:

• Remove cancerous tumors

• Obtain tissue for diagnosis

• Remove affected lymph nodes

• Reduce tumor burden

• Treat selected recurrent cancers

• Support combined cancer treatment

Who May Need Surgical Oncology?

Surgical oncology may be considered for patients with:

• Localized tumors

• Resectable cancers

• Certain recurrent cancers

• Tumors requiring biopsy

• Cancers involving lymph nodes

• Selected metastatic cancers

• Complex tumors requiring multidisciplinary assessment

Surgical Cancer Evaluation

Before surgery, specialists may review:

• Cancer diagnosis

• Tumor type

• Tumor size

• Cancer stage

• Pathology

• Imaging

• Previous treatments

• Overall health

This assessment helps determine whether surgery is appropriate.

Cancer Imaging Before Surgery

Preoperative imaging may include:

• CT

• MRI

• PET imaging

• Ultrasound

• X-rays

• Other specialized investigations

Imaging helps define tumor location and potential involvement of surrounding structures.

Tumor Removal Surgery

The primary goal of cancer surgery may be to remove the tumor while preserving surrounding healthy tissue whenever clinically possible.

The surgical approach depends on:

• Tumor location

• Tumor size

• Cancer type

• Stage

• Relationship with surrounding structures

Lymph Node Surgery

For selected cancers, nearby lymph nodes may be assessed or removed.

Lymph-node evaluation can help:

• Determine cancer spread

• Establish cancer stage

• Guide further treatment planning

Complex Cancer Surgery

Some tumors require highly specialized procedures because they are located near important organs, blood vessels or other critical structures.

Complex surgery may require multidisciplinary planning involving several medical specialties.

Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Selected cancer operations may be performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Potential advantages in appropriate patients may include:

• Smaller surgical incisions

• Reduced tissue disruption

• Potentially shorter recovery

• Reduced postoperative discomfort

The appropriate approach depends on the cancer and surgical requirements.

Open Cancer Surgery

Traditional open surgery may be recommended when extensive access is required.

The decision between open and minimally invasive surgery depends on:

• Tumor characteristics

• Surgical objectives

• Patient anatomy

• Cancer stage

• Specialist assessment

Reconstructive Considerations

Some cancer operations may require reconstruction or restoration of affected structures.

Reconstructive planning depends on:

• Cancer location

• Extent of tissue removal

• Functional requirements

• Individual patient needs

Multidisciplinary Surgical Oncology

Complex cancer cases may involve collaboration between:

• Surgical oncologists

• Medical oncologists

• Radiation oncologists

• Radiologists

• Pathologists

• Specialist surgeons

• Anesthesiologists

• Rehabilitation professionals

Preoperative Assessment

Before cancer surgery, patients may undergo:

• Blood tests

• Imaging

• Anesthesia assessment

• Cardiovascular evaluation when appropriate

• Medication review

• Nutritional assessment

• Surgical risk assessment

Postoperative Cancer Care

After surgery, patients may require monitoring of:

• Surgical recovery

• Pain

• Wound healing

• Neurological or organ function where relevant

• Infection

• Pathology results

• Overall recovery

Pathology After Cancer Surgery

Surgical specimens may undergo pathological examination to determine:

• Tumor type

• Tumor grade

• Surgical margins

• Lymph-node involvement

• Other relevant pathological characteristics

These findings can help guide additional cancer treatment.

Additional Treatment After Surgery

Depending on the cancer, patients may require additional treatment after surgery, such as:

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Hormone therapy

The need for additional treatment depends on the individual diagnosis.

Cancer Surgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek a surgical oncology second opinion regarding:

• Recommended cancer surgery

• Operability

• Surgical approach

• Extent of surgery

• Lymph-node surgery

• Risks and expected outcomes

• Additional treatment options

Relevant imaging, pathology and medical records can be reviewed by specialists.

International Patient Surgical Oncology

International patients seeking surgical oncology in Sweden should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• Biopsy and pathology reports

• CT or MRI scans

• PET imaging

• Oncology reports

• Previous surgical reports

• Laboratory results

• Previous treatment records

• Medication list

Complete documentation can help specialists evaluate the cancer and determine an appropriate surgical pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Surgical Oncology

Specialized surgical oncology may help:

• Evaluate whether cancer is surgically treatable

• Remove selected tumors

• Assess lymph-node involvement

• Obtain diagnostic tissue

• Perform complex cancer surgery

• Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment

• Support postoperative cancer management

• Determine the need for additional therapy

• Provide specialist surgical second opinions

Why Choose Karolinska University Hospital for Surgical Oncology?

Karolinska University Hospital is a major university hospital in Sweden providing specialized cancer surgery and multidisciplinary oncology care.

Patients with complex or surgically treatable cancers may be assessed through relevant surgical oncology services according to their diagnosis, medical needs and eligibility.

The specific surgical approach depends on specialist assessment.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost depends on the cancer type and complexity of the surgical treatment.

Potential costs may include:

• Surgical oncology consultation

• Diagnostic imaging

• Preoperative testing

• Anesthesia

• Cancer surgery

• Lymph-node surgery

• Pathology

• Hospitalization

• Postoperative monitoring

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What cancers can be treated with surgical oncology?

Surgical oncology may be used for many types of cancer when surgery is clinically appropriate. The treatment approach depends on the cancer type, stage and location.

2. Is cancer surgery always required?

No. Some cancers are treated primarily with medicines, radiation or other approaches. Surgery is recommended only when appropriate.

3. What happens after cancer surgery?

Patients may undergo pathology assessment and follow-up to determine whether additional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy are required.

4. Can I get a surgical oncology second opinion in Sweden?

Patients may request specialist review of their diagnosis, imaging and proposed cancer surgery, subject to applicable hospital requirements.

5. Can international patients receive surgical oncology in Sweden?

International patients may request specialist assessment and treatment subject to applicable hospital processes, medical requirements, eligibility and program availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Surgical Oncology

Hospital: Karolinska University Hospital

Brand: Karolinska University Hospital

Country: Sweden

Specialty: Oncology & Cancer Care

Service Type: Surgical Oncology

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and program requirements

Location: Stockholm, Sweden