Surgical Oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the surgical treatment of cancer. It involves the removal of tumors and cancerous tissues through specialized surgical procedures.
A doctor specialized in this field is called a Surgical Oncologist.
Surgical oncology plays an important role in:
Dr. Chandana Vemuri is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist AT Ravi’s American cancer care specializing in:
She has extensive experience in breast cancer surgeries and advanced oncologic procedures.
1. Curative Surgery
Complete removal of cancer to cure the disease.
2. Diagnostic Surgery
Obtaining tissue samples for biopsy and diagnosis.
3. Staging Surgery
Determining the extent of cancer spread.
4. Palliative Surgery
Helping manage symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for patients with
advanced-stage cancer.
5. Reconstructive Surgery
Restoring appearance and function after cancer surgery.
Open Surgery
Traditional surgery through larger incisions.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Performed through small incisions using advanced instruments.
Benefits:
We have advanced technologies such as:
Technologies like Stryker 1788 and SPY-PHI fluorescence imaging are available at Ravi’s American cancer care.
The Stryker 1788 Platform and SPY-PHI Fluorescence Imaging system are advanced surgical technologies used in modern surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery. These systems help surgeons visualize critical anatomy, blood flow, lymphatics, and tissue perfusion with greater clarity during cancer surgeries.
The Stryker 1788 Platform is an advanced 4K surgical imaging system designed for enhanced surgical precision and visualization. It provides:
Key Features

The SPY-PHI (SPY Portable Handheld Imaging System) is a handheld near-infrared fluorescence imaging system that allows surgeons to assess:
It enables real-time identification of sentinel lymph nodes during surgical procedures.
It uses fluorescence-guided imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) dye to improve
visualization during surgical procedures.
Benefits of Stryker 1788 & SPY-PHI
With modern minimally invasive and precision-guided technologies, our surgical oncologist is improving cancer treatment outcomes, patient safety, recovery, and quality of life.