GI Oncologic Surgery in Uberlândia-MG

Yes. It is common to seek the assessment of another surgical oncologist before deciding. At the consultation, we review your tests, reports and the proposed plan, and explain the surgical treatment options for your case.

It varies considerably by organ and extent of resection — from about 1 to 3 hours for more limited procedures (like a cholecystectomy) to 6 hours or more for more complex surgeries, such as esophagectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, or hepatobiliary resections. The exact time can only be estimated after an individual evaluation.

These procedures are performed under general anesthesia, with a prior pre-anesthesia evaluation to check the patient's clinical condition and define specific care for each case.

It depends on the organ operated on and the surgical approach: more limited procedures may involve 2 to 5 days of hospitalization, while more extensive surgeries — such as esophagectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, or complex hepatobiliary resections — typically require 7 to 14 days, potentially longer if complications arise.

Some degree of postoperative pain is expected and is managed with hospital analgesia and, later, oral medication. Intensity and duration vary by person and tend to be lower with laparoscopic and robotic approaches compared to open surgery.

In many cases, yes, temporarily — to monitor bleeding, leakage of secretions (such as bile or pancreatic fluid), or for nutritional support in the first few days. The need and duration depend on the type of surgery.

It depends on the approach: open surgery leaves a larger incision, while laparoscopic and robotic approaches use multiple small incisions. Not every case is eligible for a minimally invasive approach — this depends on stage, tumor location, and individual clinical factors.

It varies by type of surgery and occupation, ranging from about 3 to 4 weeks for more limited procedures to 2 or 3 months for more extensive surgeries. The timeline should be defined individually with your surgeon.

Generally, patients are advised to avoid physical strain and lifting weight for about 4 to 6 weeks after minimally invasive surgery, potentially extending to 8 to 12 weeks after more extensive open surgery. Clearance for more intense exercise is progressive and individualized.

As with any medium- or large-scale digestive surgery, there are risks described in the medical literature, including bleeding, infection, anastomotic or secretion leakage (fistula), injury to nearby structures, pulmonary complications, and thromboembolic events, among others. Rates and specific complication types vary by organ, disease stage, and extent of resection — these should be discussed individually with your surgeon.

Yes. Generally, uncontrollably disseminated disease outside the organ of origin, inability to fully remove the tumor while preserving sufficient organ function, and clinical conditions that don't allow for a safe major surgery are factors that may contraindicate or delay the operation.

It depends on the tumor type, the organ involved, and the disease stage. In many scenarios, treatment is indicated before surgery (neoadjuvant) and/or after (adjuvant) to reduce recurrence risk. This is determined together with the oncology team.

Care typically involves a multidisciplinary team, which may include a medical oncologist, radiologist, radiation oncologist, anesthesiologist, nutritionist, and, when applicable, ostomy care nursing specialists.

Not necessarily. The robotic approach is one of three possible options (along with open and laparoscopic), and its indication depends on the organ, tumor location and stage, and the patient's clinical factors. The choice of technique is always individualized.

This channel is for my private practice. Through the SUS, care does not go through my private practice: the only way to be operated on through the SUS is to go to the health post or Basic Health Unit nearest your home, be assessed by a doctor and, if indicated, be placed in your municipality's regulation queue. The surgeon does not choose the order of who gets operated on through the SUS — the queue is followed strictly, according to SUS rules. I am a Professor of Surgery at the School of Medicine of the Federal University of Uberlândia and I operate on SUS patients at the university hospital, HC-UFU, but it is not possible to schedule your care directly with me through these websites or contacts.