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Surgery to diagnose
Taking a sample of a lump or a gland so the laboratory can say whether it is cancer, and what type. Often a small procedure, and sometimes done with a needle rather than a cut.
Best Surgical Oncologist in Banjara Hills
- Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty · Surgical Oncologist20+ years of experience · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh).
- Dr. Mohammed Imaduddin · Head of Surgical Oncology12+ years of experience · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology).
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Surgical Oncologists for Banjara Hills
They decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and plan it with medical and radiation oncologists. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Surgical Oncologist
- 20+ years of experience
- MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Head of Surgical Oncology
- 12+ years of experience
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Banjara Hills
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
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What has to happen before a cancer operation is booked?
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A confirmed diagnosis
Most operations need a biopsy first, a small sample of tissue checked in a laboratory. It tells the surgeon what kind of cancer it is, which changes the operation itself.
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Scans to map the cancer
A scan shows how large the tumour is and whether it has reached nearby glands or other organs. Surgery only makes sense when the whole picture is known.
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Fitness for anaesthesia
Blood tests, a heart tracing and sometimes a breathing test show whether your body can handle the operation safely. Sugar and blood pressure may need settling first.
- 4
A team decision
The case goes to the tumour board, where surgical, medical and radiation oncologists agree the order of treatment. Then you hear the plan, the hospital and a written estimate.
What kinds of cancer surgery might a surgeon suggest?
The word "surgery" covers very different things. Ask which one is being suggested for you.
Surgery to remove the cancer
Taking out the tumour with a rim of healthy tissue around it, and often the nearby glands. This is what most people mean when they say cancer surgery.
Keyhole or open
Some operations can be done through small cuts with a camera. Others need one larger cut. The tumour's size and place decide this, not preference alone.
Surgery to ease symptoms
When a cancer cannot be removed, an operation may still relieve a blockage, bleeding or pain. This is palliative surgery, meaning it aims at comfort rather than removal.
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Surgical Oncologists 5
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 5
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
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When does a surgeon say "not yet" or "not surgery"?
Leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma
What usually comes first: Medicines, led by a blood cancer specialist
A large tumour pressing on vital structures
What usually comes first: Chemotherapy or radiotherapy to shrink it, then a fresh look
Cancer already in several organs
What usually comes first: Treatment that reaches the whole body
Heart, lung or sugar problems out of control
What usually comes first: Getting fit enough, or a different treatment
How does CION Banjara Hills fit into your surgical care?
Think of Banjara Hills as the place you plan, recover and continue treatment. The surgeon meets you here, chemotherapy is given here, and you come back here after the operation.
1Medicines before or after the operation
Chemotherapy is given at CION Banjara Hills, usually as day-care, so you go home the same evening. If your plan includes medicines to shrink the tumour first, or to lower the chance of it returning later, you do not have to switch centres for them.
2Getting here
The centre is in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, near Errum Manzil Metro and the Irrum Manzil bus stop. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Call the helpline for directions before your first visit.
3Who comes to this centre
Families from Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Yousufguda, Madhapur, Punjagutta and the Road No. 12 side of Banjara Hills often find it the nearest CION centre. If Ameerpet, Masab Tank or another centre is easier for you, the same helpline books it.
Good to know
This page explains how care works. Only a surgeon who has seen your reports can say whether you need an operation.
What do surgeons mean by these terms?
Resection
Removing the tumour. A complete resection means the surgeon could take out all the cancer that was visible.
Margin
The edge of the tissue that was removed. A clear margin means no cancer cells were found right at that edge.
Lymph node
A small gland that filters fluid from the area. Checking them shows whether the cancer has begun to travel.
Neoadjuvant
Treatment given before the operation, usually to make the tumour smaller and easier to remove.
Recurrence
The cancer coming back after treatment. Follow-up visits are there to catch this early.
What do people wrongly believe about cancer operations?
Myth
"Cutting into a cancer makes it spread."
What is true: A planned biopsy or operation by a cancer surgeon does not make the disease spread. Waiting does give it time to grow. This fear is one of the most common reasons for a delay that matters.
Myth
"Keyhole surgery is always the better choice."
What is true: Small cuts heal faster, but they suit only some tumours. For a large or awkwardly placed cancer, an open operation may be the safer way to remove it completely.
Myth
"If they removed the glands too, it must be bad news."
What is true: Removing nearby glands is often a routine part of the operation. It lets the laboratory check them, which helps plan the next step. It does not mean the cancer had reached them.
Myth
"Any good surgeon can do a cancer operation."
What is true: Many can do the cutting. Fewer plan it around the cancer: the margin, the glands, the order of treatment. That planning is what a surgical oncologist adds.
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The same specialists and one helpline serve every CION location in Hyderabad. Pick the location nearest you, then the specialist you need.
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Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): What is Cancer Surgery?
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Banjara Hills
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Imaduddin Mohammed, Head of Surgical Oncology (MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Banjara Hills, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Your questions about cancer surgery and CION Banjara Hills
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Who is the cancer surgeon at CION Banjara Hills?
Dr. Imaduddin Mohammed, Head of Surgical Oncology at CION, sees patients at Banjara Hills. Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty is also on the CION surgical team, and the care team tells you where and when he sees patients. Call the helpline to check which surgeon is in on the day you plan to come.
2Does CION Banjara Hills have an operation theatre?
The operation is not done at this centre. You meet the surgeon, plan the operation and come back for follow-up here. Your care team names the hospital where the operation takes place, and tells you how far it is, before you or your family agree to it.
3My scan shows a mass. Should I see a surgeon or an oncologist first?
Either is a reasonable start, and the care team can help you choose. A surgeon is a good first step when the mass looks solid and contained. If the reports point to a blood cancer or to spread in several places, a medical oncologist is usually the better first meeting.
4Can I have chemotherapy at Banjara Hills after my operation?
Yes. Chemotherapy is given at CION Banjara Hills, usually as day-care. The medical oncologist plans it after reading the tissue report from your operation. The surgeon and the medical oncologist share the same records, so you do not have to carry your story from one doctor to the next.
5Is it worth getting a second surgical opinion?
Often, yes, especially before a large operation. Bring the advice you were given and all the reports. The surgeon will tell you whether they agree and explain any difference. You stay free to have the operation wherever you choose afterwards.
6Will my insurance cover the operation?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your policy papers and insurance card to the first visit. The team can then check what your cover includes before the operation date is fixed.
7What are the centre's hours?
CION Banjara Hills is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It is near Errum Manzil Metro and the Irrum Manzil bus stop. Call before you come so you know the surgeon is in that day, and ask for directions if it is your first visit.
8What follow-up happens after cancer surgery?
You return for a wound check and to go through the tissue report with the surgeon. After that, visits are spaced out, with scans or blood tests as your team advises. If you notice a new lump, bleeding or a fever, call the helpline rather than waiting for the next visit.
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