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Hyderabad's Dedicated Oral Cancer Network · NCCN protocols · 11 city centres + 35 partner centres
Best Oral Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad - 11 Centres, NCCN Protocols, NABH-Accredited Partners
Oral cancer treatment is unique among cancers in how directly it affects daily function — speech, swallowing, chewing, and appearance all depend on whether the surgical team can not only remove the tumour but also rebuild the area with high-quality reconstruction. CION runs Hyderabad's dedicated oral cancer network: 11 city centres, NCCN-protocol care, IMRT chemoradiation, and NABH-accredited partners for head and neck surgery with free flap reconstruction.
- Head & neck surgical oncology lead - AIIMS-trained surgical oncologists, not general ENT — verified team credentials in writing
- Free flap reconstruction - microvascular reconstruction via NABH-accredited partners — speech and swallowing preserved
- Tumour board on every case - TNM staging and reconstruction planning in writing — yours to keep
- 11 city centres + 35 partner centres - day-care cisplatin chemoradiation and IMRT close to home
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The CION Oral Cancer Panel
Head & neck surgical oncology. Medical & radiation oncology. One panel, every case.
AIIMS-led surgical oncology, with reconstruction planning from the first consultation. Medical and radiation oncologists across 11 centres — same panel, same tumour board, every site.
Medical Oncologist
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla
MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Adyar,Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE(UK)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Owais Mohammed
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vinay Mamidala
MBBS, MS(General Surgery), M.Ch(Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS(Ongoing)
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Hematologist
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Mohammed Imran
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vajja Sandeep Kumar
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
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Why the hospital you choose decides everything
Why the hospital matters more than the building
Most patients begin by searching for the best oral cancer doctor in Hyderabad. The doctor matters — but oral cancer is the cancer where the team and the institutional capability matter most. India carries roughly one-third of the global oral cancer burden, driven primarily by tobacco chewing (gutka, khaini), betel quid (paan), smoking, and alcohol.
For those already diagnosed, the central decisions are whether the surgery is performed by a trained head and neck surgical oncologist, whether free flap microvascular reconstruction is available to rebuild the area where the tumour is removed (critical for preserving speech and swallowing), and whether the hospital offers a complete functional rehabilitation team including speech therapy, swallowing therapy, dental and prosthodontic specialists, and nutritional support.
This page gives you an honest framework — eight institutional signals that separate hospitals that can manage oral cancer well from hospitals that simply offer the service — and explains how CION is built around them. Use the framework on every hospital you shortlist. If a hospital can't answer in writing, it should fall off your list.
Did you know?
India accounts for nearly one-third of global oral cancer cases — driven primarily by tobacco chewing, betel quid (paan), smoking, and alcohol. The good news: most oral cancers are visible to the eye or felt as palpable lumps inside the mouth, and most are preceded by visible precancerous changes (such as white patches called leukoplakia, red patches called erythroplakia, or stiffening of the mouth lining called oral submucous fibrosis, which is closely linked to betel quid use). Regular dental checkups, self-examination, and prompt biopsy of suspicious patches are among the most powerful early-detection strategies available — and significantly improve survival when cancer is caught at the earliest stage. Source: NCCN / WHO Global Cancer Observatory.
11 Centres in Hyderabad + 35 Partner Centres · Pick yours
Cancer care that's closer than you think.
Surveillance examinations, day-care chemotherapy and immunotherapy, speech and swallowing therapy, nutritional follow-up, and dental reviews happen at the centre nearest you. Complex head and neck surgery, free flap reconstruction, IMRT chemoradiation, and brachytherapy run through NABH-accredited partners with verified surgical expertise. Same panel, same protocols, same tumour board at every site.
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8 institutional signals
8 things that make a hospital genuinely the best for oral cancer in Hyderabad
These are the eight institutional signals that matter most for oral cancer. Each is verifiable. Each is non-negotiable. Ask the question, get it in writing, and walk away if you can't.
A head and neck surgical oncology-led multidisciplinary team
Oral cancer surgery should be performed by a head and neck surgical oncologist — a surgeon specifically trained in head and neck cancers, distinct from a general ENT surgeon or general surgeon. Around this lead surgeon, the team needs a microvascular reconstructive surgeon who can perform free flap reconstruction (transplanting tissue from another part of the body to rebuild the affected area), a medical oncologist experienced with concurrent cisplatin chemoradiation and modern immunotherapy, a radiation oncologist trained in IMRT, a maxillofacial surgeon and prosthodontist for jaw reconstruction and prosthetic rehabilitation, a speech and swallowing therapist, a dental oncologist, a nutritionist, and a pathologist with head and neck experience. Ask for named team credentials in writing.
Walk away if the surgery is to be performed by a general ENT surgeon without head and neck surgical oncology training, or if no microvascular reconstructive surgeon is available.
Tumour-board review with TNM staging and reconstruction planning
An oral cancer tumour board reviews biopsy results, scans, and physical examination findings together. The board assigns a TNM stage, debates the surgical approach (the extent of removal, the type of neck dissection needed for lymph nodes), plans the reconstruction (which free flap will be used to rebuild speech and swallowing function), and decides whether radiation or chemoradiation will follow surgery. For locally advanced or unresectable cases, the board may recommend definitive chemoradiation as the primary treatment.
Walk away if surgery is scheduled in the first consultation without a documented tumour-board discussion of reconstruction.
Annual head and neck surgery volume with free flap reconstruction capability
Oral cancer surgery has a strong volume-outcome relationship. The most important institutional capability is free flap microvascular reconstruction — where tissue is taken from the forearm, leg, or thigh along with its blood supply and transplanted to rebuild the area where the tumour was removed, with the blood vessels reconnected to vessels in the neck under a microscope. Without this capability, large tumour removals leave defects that severely compromise speech, swallowing, and appearance. Ask: "How many oral cancer surgeries did your team perform last year? How many included free flap reconstruction? What is the flap success rate?" Specific numbers indicate transparency.
Walk away if the team cannot offer free flap reconstruction or quote a flap success rate.
Biopsy, detailed imaging, and panendoscopy infrastructure
Oral cancer diagnosis is straightforward — a tissue biopsy of any suspicious lesion. Staging requires contrast CT and MRI of the head and neck to measure tumour depth and assess lymph node involvement; PET-CT is useful for advanced cases to rule out distant spread. Ultrasound of the neck helps assess lymph nodes. Panendoscopy — a comprehensive examination of the mouth, throat, voice box, and upper oesophagus under anaesthesia — is important for tobacco users because second primary cancers can occur elsewhere in the upper aerodigestive tract.
Walk away if tumour depth of invasion is not measured on imaging, because this directly affects whether a neck dissection is recommended.
Day-care cisplatin chemoradiation and immunotherapy close to home
Oral cancer treatment often involves a 6–7 week course of daily radiation, typically given as intensity-modulated radiation (IMRT) that precisely targets the tumour while sparing the salivary glands and other healthy tissues. Concurrent cisplatin chemotherapy — given alongside radiation — is the standard for locally advanced cases or as definitive treatment when surgery isn't chosen. For unfit patients, cetuximab is an alternative to cisplatin. For recurrent or metastatic disease, immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab, nivolumab) are part of the standard pathway. Daily radiation visits over six to seven weeks add up — proximity matters.
Walk away if all treatment is administered at one campus only.
NABH-accredited partners for advanced surgery and functional rehabilitation
Oral cancer care occasionally calls on specialised procedures — transoral robotic surgery for selected oropharyngeal cases, brachytherapy (a form of internal radiation) for tongue and lip cancers, and extensive composite resections requiring multiple flap reconstructions. Beyond surgery itself, comprehensive functional rehabilitation — speech therapy, swallowing therapy, dental rehabilitation with implants and obturators for jaw defects, prosthodontic rehabilitation, and management of trismus (limited mouth opening after treatment) — is what separates good surgical outcomes from good functional outcomes. NABH-accredited partners signal audited surgical and procedural safety.
Walk away if the hospital cannot name its speech therapy, swallowing therapy, and prosthodontic rehabilitation pathways.
Insurance, ArogyaSri, and TPA empanelment in writing
Oral cancer treatment is a substantial financial commitment — major surgery with reconstruction, six to seven weeks of chemoradiation, and ongoing dental and prosthodontic rehabilitation that can extend over many months. A hospital that isn't empanelled for your insurance or ArogyaSri at the specific centre where your procedure happens can derail planning at the worst moment. Confirm empanelment status by centre and by procedure — especially for free flap reconstruction and immunotherapy, which have specific scheme rules.
Walk away if cost estimates change after admission — a serious hospital writes them down beforehand.
Continuity of care, functional rehabilitation, and tobacco cessation
Oral cancer survivors face a unique long-term set of issues — chronic dry mouth from radiation damage to salivary glands, difficulty swallowing and chewing requiring ongoing speech and swallowing therapy, dental decay accelerated by radiation, ill-fitting dentures after jaw reconstruction needing prosthodontic adjustment, weight loss from nutritional difficulties, and the high risk of second primary cancers in tobacco users. Tobacco and betel quid cessation support is a critical part of survivorship. A hospital an hour away makes every visit a half-day; a network of centres close to home — same panel, same protocols, shared records — makes continuity sustainable.
Walk away if you're told you must travel to one campus for every follow-up examination and rehab session for the next five years.
Hospital archetype comparison
Cancer-specialty network vs multi-specialty hospital vs Ayurveda — which is structurally right for oral cancer?
Hyderabad has all three models. They are not interchangeable. The right one depends on whether you have access to a high-volume head and neck surgical oncologist with microvascular reconstruction support and the full functional rehabilitation team. Here's an honest comparison.
| Hospital archetype | Strengths for oral cancer | Trade-offs | Best fit for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated cancer-specialty hospital or network | Tumour-board review with reconstruction planning. IMRT chemoradiation infrastructure. Tight oncology coordination. Established functional rehabilitation pathway with speech, swallowing, and dental services. Partner pathway for head and neck surgery with free flap reconstruction. | Major surgery with reconstruction itself coordinated through partners. Strong networks solve this with NABH-accredited tie-ups to high-volume head and neck centres. | Most oral cancer patients — across all stages where multidisciplinary surgical, radiation, and rehabilitation care matters. |
| Multi-specialty general hospital with in-house head and neck surgery | In-house head and neck surgery team if comprehensive. Single-campus coordination across surgery, reconstruction, ICU, and ENT. | Oncology depth and IMRT chemoradiation delivery varies. Microvascular reconstruction availability must be verified. Functional rehabilitation pathway varies. | Patients prioritising single-campus care if and only if a dedicated head and neck surgical oncologist and microvascular reconstructive surgeon are both on staff. |
| Ayurveda hospital | Symptom palliation and post-treatment recovery support. Some patients value the holistic framing. | Not evidence-based as primary curative treatment. Should never delay surgery or chemoradiation in oral cancer — where time-to-treatment matters and disease progression is rapid. | Strictly as an add-on to allopathic oncology care. Discuss any Ayurveda use openly with your medical oncologist. |
The structurally correct default for most oral cancer patients is a dedicated cancer-specialty hospital or network with NABH-accredited partners for head and neck surgery and integrated functional rehabilitation. This is precisely how CION is built.
Why CION — institutional answer
How CION is built for oral cancer at an institutional level
CION is not a single hospital. It is a dedicated cancer-specialty network — 11 centres across Hyderabad and 35+ partner centres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — with the same panel of oncologists, the same NCCN protocols, and the same tumour-board governance at every site. The network is architected specifically around the eight signals above.
A network architecture, not a building
Hospital infrastructure for oral cancer is tiered at CION. Surveillance examinations, biopsy follow-up, day-care chemotherapy and immunotherapy, speech and swallowing therapy sessions, nutritional counselling, and dental reviews happen at the centre nearest your home. Major surgery with free flap reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery, IMRT chemoradiation, and brachytherapy run through NABH-accredited partner hospitals with verified head and neck surgical expertise. The same oncology team that consults at one centre stays with you across the network.
Detailed imaging and complete pathology workup
Contrast CT, MRI, and PET-CT imaging — with the head and neck protocols needed to measure tumour depth and assess lymph node involvement — are available across six CION centres in Hyderabad. Imaging is reviewed by treating oncologists alongside the CION pathology team. For tobacco users, panendoscopy to rule out second primary cancers elsewhere in the upper aerodigestive tract is coordinated through partner gastroenterology and ENT services.
Precancerous lesion management and prevention
Many oral cancers are preceded by visible precancerous changes — leukoplakia (white patches), erythroplakia (red patches), and oral submucous fibrosis (a stiffening of the mouth lining closely linked to betel quid use). CION evaluates and manages these precancerous lesions with biopsy when needed and structured surveillance, integrating tobacco and betel quid cessation support. Early intervention at the precancerous stage prevents many oral cancers.
NCCN-protocol chemoradiation and immunotherapy at every centre
All 11 CION centres in Hyderabad have day-care infusion bays. Concurrent cisplatin chemoradiation, induction chemotherapy with TPF (three-drug combination), cetuximab as an alternative to cisplatin in unfit patients, and pembrolizumab or nivolumab immunotherapy for recurrent or metastatic disease are all administered close to home. Oncology-trained nursing, infusion-reaction protocols for platinum-based chemotherapy, and on-site oncologist supervision are standard at every centre.
NABH-accredited partner network for head and neck surgery
Where an oral cancer case requires wide local excision of the tumour, selective or modified radical neck dissection, segmental or marginal mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, free flap microvascular reconstruction with tissue from the forearm, leg, or thigh, transoral robotic surgery for selected cases, or brachytherapy, CION coordinates the procedure through NABH-accredited partner hospitals with established head and neck cancer programs and microvascular reconstruction expertise.
Comprehensive functional rehabilitation and supportive care
Oral cancer survivors face permanent changes to speech, swallowing, chewing, and appearance — and the quality of functional rehabilitation directly determines quality of life. Speech therapy, swallowing therapy, dental rehabilitation with extractions before radiation and implants afterwards, prosthodontic rehabilitation including obturators for palate defects, nutritional support (often including a feeding tube during the most intense weeks of chemoradiation), jaw exercises for trismus, lymphoedema management for the neck after dissection, and psychological support are all coordinated within the CION network. Tobacco and betel quid cessation counselling is integrated throughout.
Tumour-board governance on every oral cancer case
Every oral cancer case at CION is reviewed by the multidisciplinary tumour board before the treatment plan is finalised. The board debates the TNM stage, surgical approach including the extent of resection and the type of neck dissection, reconstruction planning including which flap is best suited, adjuvant radiation or chemoradiation decisions, biomarker-driven options where relevant, and functional rehabilitation planning. The board produces a written summary that becomes part of your records — and yours to keep. You can take it to any second opinion, anywhere.
Network proof — outcomes and credentials
CION's institutional numbers — verifiable, not adjectival
Specifics beat vague claims. Here is the verifiable network footprint behind CION's oral cancer pathway.
| Network metric | CION figure |
|---|---|
| City centres in Hyderabad | 11 |
| Partner centres across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh | 35+ |
| Centres with CT, MRI & PET-CT diagnostics | 6 |
| Day-care chemotherapy infusion bays | All 11 city centres |
| Cancer specialists on panel | 17+ |
| Patients treated network-wide | 15,000+ |
| Oral cancer cases managed annually | 1,000+ / year |
| Google review rating | 4.8★ (800+ reviews) |
| Head & neck surgery & free flap reconstruction partner accreditation | NABH-accredited |
| Tumour-board review on every case (with reconstruction planning) | Yes — written summary |
| Comprehensive functional rehabilitation (speech, swallowing, dental, prosthodontics) | Integrated pathway |
| Written second opinion | Free (worth ₹950) |
| Insurance and ArogyaSri accepted | Yes — empanelled |
| EMI facility for self-paying patients | Available on selected packages |
Financial accessibility
Insurance, ArogyaSri, and cost transparency
Oral cancer treatment is a substantial commitment — major surgery with reconstruction, six to seven weeks of chemoradiation, and ongoing dental and prosthodontic rehabilitation. Financial clarity at the start is part of clinical care, not separate from it. CION provides a written, itemised treatment plan and cost estimate before any decision is finalised.
ArogyaSri empanelment
Eligible patients can access state-scheme coverage at empanelled CION centres.
Cashless insurance
Most major insurers and TPAs accepted — pre-authorisation handled by the CION insurance desk.
EMI facility
Available for self-paying patients on selected treatment packages.
Written cost estimate
Surgery, free flap reconstruction, IMRT chemoradiation, immunotherapy if needed, dental and prosthodontic rehabilitation, and supportive care — itemised before treatment begins.
Free flap reconstruction and immunotherapy in particular have specific scheme rules. The CION insurance desk will confirm coverage and pre-authorisation requirements before your treatment begins. Ask for written confirmation.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions about choosing an oral cancer hospital in Hyderabad
Which is the best oral cancer hospital in Hyderabad?
No single hospital is automatically best — and for oral cancer, the most important factors are whether the surgery is performed by a trained head and neck surgical oncologist (a surgeon specifically trained in head and neck cancers), whether free flap microvascular reconstruction is available in-house or via a verified partner pathway, and whether the hospital provides comprehensive functional rehabilitation including speech, swallowing, dental, and prosthodontic care. CION Cancer Clinics meets these criteria with 11 centres across Hyderabad and 1,000+ oral cancer cases managed every year.
How do I choose the right oral cancer hospital in Hyderabad?
Verify eight signals in writing: head and neck surgical oncology-led multidisciplinary team, tumour-board review with TNM staging and reconstruction planning, annual head and neck surgery volume with free flap reconstruction capability, biopsy and detailed imaging infrastructure, day-care cisplatin chemoradiation and immunotherapy capacity near home, NABH-accredited partners for advanced surgery and comprehensive functional rehabilitation (speech, swallowing, dental, prosthodontics), insurance and ArogyaSri empanelment, and continuity of care including tobacco cessation support.
What is the success rate of oral cancer treatment in Hyderabad?
Outcomes depend strongly on stage at diagnosis. Per US National Cancer Institute SEER data, 5-year relative survival for oral cavity and pharynx cancers is approximately 86% if caught at an early localised stage, 69% for regional spread to neck lymph nodes, and 40% for distant spread — with an overall average of about 67% across all stages combined. For oral cavity cancer specifically, early-stage outcomes exceed 80% when treated with high-quality surgery and reconstruction. The hospital you choose directly affects whether you receive comprehensive surgical, reconstructive, and rehabilitative care.
How much does oral cancer treatment cost in Hyderabad?
Costs vary by stage and pathway. Indicative ranges: wide local excision with neck dissection ₹1.5-3 lakh; composite resection with free flap microvascular reconstruction ₹3-6 lakh; mandibulectomy with reconstruction ₹3-7 lakh; transoral robotic surgery ₹3-5 lakh (via NABH-accredited partner); a full course of IMRT chemoradiation ₹3-5 lakh; brachytherapy ₹1-2 lakh; each cisplatin chemoradiation cycle ₹15,000-30,000; pembrolizumab immunotherapy ₹1.5-2 lakh per cycle; prosthodontic rehabilitation ₹50,000-2 lakh depending on complexity. CION provides a written treatment plan and itemised cost estimate before treatment begins, with an EMI facility available on selected packages.
Should I choose a cancer-specialty hospital or a multi-specialty hospital for oral cancer?
For oral cancer, the deciding factor is whether the hospital provides comprehensive head and neck cancer care — high-volume surgery, free flap microvascular reconstruction, IMRT, and the full functional rehabilitation team (speech, swallowing, dental, prosthodontics, nutrition). A cancer-specialty hospital or network usually offers tighter oncology workflows including tumour-board review, dedicated chemoradiation infrastructure, oncology-trained nursing, and integrated rehabilitation. A multi-specialty general hospital with an in-house high-volume head and neck cancer program and reconstruction expertise can also be an excellent fit. The structural fit for most patients is the cancer-specialty pathway with NABH-accredited surgical partners.
Is free flap reconstruction available for oral cancer in Hyderabad?
Yes. Free flap microvascular reconstruction — where tissue is taken from the forearm, leg, or thigh along with its blood supply and transplanted to rebuild the area where the tumour was removed, with the blood vessels reconnected to vessels in the neck under a microscope — is available in Hyderabad at select centres with trained microvascular reconstructive surgeons. CION coordinates free flap reconstruction through NABH-accredited partner hospitals. This is the most important functional capability for oral cancer — without high-quality reconstruction, swallowing, speech, and chewing are significantly compromised after major tumour removal.
Is IMRT chemoradiation and immunotherapy available for oral cancer in Hyderabad?
Yes. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) — a precise radiation technique that targets the tumour while sparing surrounding healthy tissues including the salivary glands — is the modern standard for oral cancer radiation and is widely available in Hyderabad. Concurrent cisplatin chemoradiation (chemotherapy given alongside radiation) is the standard for locally advanced cases or as definitive treatment when surgery is not chosen. For recurrent or metastatic oral cancer, immunotherapy drugs called pembrolizumab and nivolumab are available, particularly for PD-L1-positive tumours. CION administers all of these regimens with on-site oncologist supervision.
Do oral cancer hospitals in Hyderabad accept ArogyaSri and private insurance?
Many qualified hospitals are empanelled for ArogyaSri and most major cashless insurers — but empanelment varies by centre and by procedure. Free flap reconstruction and immunotherapy in particular have specific scheme rules. CION Cancer Clinics is empanelled for ArogyaSri and accepts most major cashless insurance providers and TPAs. Request a written cost estimate and confirm pre-authorisation before treatment begins, especially for composite resection with reconstruction.
Are oral cancer hospitals in Hyderabad NABH accredited?
Several Hyderabad hospitals hold NABH accreditation — the Indian healthcare quality standard covering patient safety, infection control, and clinical governance. CION's partner hospitals for head and neck surgery, free flap microvascular reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery, and IMRT radiotherapy are NABH-accredited, giving patients audited assurance on infection control and surgical safety for these complex procedures.
What facilities should I check before admitting for oral cancer surgery?
Confirm in writing: head and neck surgical oncologist (not a general ENT or general surgeon), microvascular reconstructive surgeon for free flap reconstruction, dedicated head and neck operating theatre with operating microscope for microvascular work, contrast CT and MRI capability, on-site frozen-section pathology for margin assessment during surgery, ICU with experience in managing tracheostomy and airway after head and neck surgery, blood-bank access, in-house or networked IMRT chemoradiation, speech and swallowing therapy team, prosthodontic and dental rehabilitation service, nutritional support and feeding tube management, NABH accreditation, room categories, and your surgeon's annual oral cancer case volume and reconstruction outcomes.
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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects current clinical practice in oral cancer oncology at the time of last medical review. It is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Treatment decisions, drug choices, dosing, surgical approach, and follow-up schedules must be made by a qualified physician evaluating the specific patient. Survival statistics cited are population-level estimates drawn from public registries and do not predict outcomes for an individual case. Always discuss your specific situation with a qualified medical or surgical oncologist before acting on any information presented here.
Last Medically Reviewed: May 2026 by Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty — Surgical Oncologist, MBBS (AIIMS), MS Surgery (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh).