Persistent Indigestion
Heartburn, burning or indigestion that keeps returning or does not settle with usual remedies.
Advitya Healthcares · Kolkata & Baruipur
Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Speciality : Stomach Cancer & Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Surgical Team: Dr. Deeksha Kapoor — Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Treatment Options: Partial Gastrectomy, Total Gastrectomy, Lymph Node Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Conditions Treated: Stomach (gastric) cancer and related gastric conditions requiring surgical evaluation
KolkataBaruipur
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WhatsApp UsAbout Stomach Cancer Surgery at Advitya Healthcares
Advanced surgical care for stomach cancer with experienced specialists, modern surgical techniques and personalized treatment planning. Stomach cancer surgery at Advitya Healthcares is delivered within a gastrointestinal surgical practice experienced in complex abdominal and cancer surgery, with consultations available in Kolkata and Baruipur.
Your symptoms, endoscopy and biopsy findings, scans and previous reports are all reviewed before treatment is planned. Whether surgery is appropriate — and whether a partial or total gastrectomy, an open or a minimally invasive approach is suitable — is decided after staging and discussion with the multidisciplinary cancer team.
The surgical team is led by Dr. Deeksha Kapoor, a pancreato-biliary and gastrointestinal surgeon with training in advanced surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery from institutions in India, Japan, Germany and France. She leads the PancreaCare+ programme at Advitya Healthcares.
Before surgery you are told what the operation involves, what anaesthesia is planned, how eating will change and what recovery looks like. After surgery you receive specific advice on diet, activity, supplements and follow-up. Vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal pain or an inability to swallow needs emergency assessment the same day.
Know the signs
Symptoms of Stomach Cancer
Early symptoms are often mild and easy to mistake for ordinary indigestion. Symptoms that persist for more than a few weeks should be evaluated.
Abdominal Discomfort or Pain
A vague ache, pressure or pain in the upper abdomen, often felt after eating.
Loss of Appetite
Not feeling hungry, or losing interest in food, without an obvious reason.
Unexplained Weight Loss
Losing weight without changing your diet or activity levels.
Nausea or Vomiting
Feeling sick, or vomiting, particularly after meals or on a regular basis.
Difficulty Swallowing
Food feeling stuck, or discomfort when swallowing, especially with solid foods.
Feeling Full Quickly
Feeling full or bloated after eating only a small amount of food.
Fatigue
Ongoing tiredness or weakness, which may be related to anaemia from slow blood loss.
Blood in Vomit or Stool
Vomiting blood, or passing black, tarry stools, needs urgent medical evaluation.
Seek Urgent Medical Attention
Vomiting blood, black or tarry stools, severe abdominal pain, inability to swallow or keep fluids down, or sudden weakness require urgent medical assessment.
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Patient education
What is Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops when abnormal cells begin to grow in the lining of the stomach and form a tumour.
How it develops
The stomach is lined by a layer of cells that produce acid and digestive juices. When some of these cells change and start to multiply in an uncontrolled way, they can form a growth in the stomach wall. Over time this growth may spread deeper into the wall, to nearby lymph nodes, or to other organs.
Where it appears
Stomach cancer can start in any part of the stomach — near the junction with the food pipe, in the main body of the stomach, or near the outlet into the small intestine. The location affects the symptoms and the type of surgery that may be needed.
Why symptoms are often late
Early stomach cancer frequently causes few or no symptoms, or symptoms that feel like ordinary indigestion. This is why persistent digestive symptoms, especially in adults over 40 or with risk factors, should be evaluated rather than ignored.
Why evaluation matters
Whether surgery is required, and how much of the stomach needs to be removed, depends on the stage of the cancer, its location and your overall health. Endoscopy, biopsy and scans allow the team to plan treatment properly.
Diagnosis and treatment should be based on endoscopy, biopsy and staging investigations, reviewed by a specialist team.
Understanding the causes
Risk Factors for Stomach Cancer
Having a risk factor does not mean you will develop stomach cancer, and some people develop it without any known risk factor. These are the factors most often associated with the disease.
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Long-standing infection with this stomach bacterium is one of the most important known risk factors.
Family History
A close relative with stomach cancer, or certain inherited conditions, increases risk.
Smoking
Tobacco use raises the risk of cancer in the stomach, particularly near the food pipe.
Certain Dietary Factors
Diets high in salted, smoked or preserved foods and low in fresh fruit and vegetables.
Chronic Stomach Inflammation
Long-term gastritis and changes in the stomach lining can increase the risk over time.
Previous Stomach Conditions
Earlier stomach surgery, stomach polyps or pernicious anaemia are associated with higher risk.
Increasing Age
Stomach cancer becomes more common with age and is most often diagnosed in people over 50.
Discuss Your Risk
If several of these apply to you, or symptoms persist, an evaluation with a specialist is advised.
Evaluation & staging
How is Stomach Cancer Diagnosed?
Diagnosis confirms whether cancer is present; staging shows how far it has spread. Both are needed before treatment can be planned.
Clinical Evaluation
Your symptoms, medical history, risk factors and previous reports are reviewed, and you are examined.
Upper GI Endoscopy
A thin flexible camera is passed through the mouth to examine the lining of the food pipe and stomach directly.
Biopsy
Small tissue samples taken during endoscopy are examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis and type of cancer.
CT Scan
A CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis shows the extent of the tumour and whether nearby organs or lymph nodes are involved.
PET/CT When Appropriate
In selected cases a PET/CT scan may be used to look for spread that is not visible on other scans.
Blood Tests
Blood tests check for anaemia, nutrition, organ function and general fitness for treatment.
Additional Staging Investigations
Endoscopic ultrasound, diagnostic laparoscopy or other tests may be advised to complete staging before treatment.
Fitness Assessment
Heart, lung and nutritional status are assessed so that treatment can be planned safely.
Multidisciplinary Review
Results are discussed by surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists to agree a treatment plan.
The stage and type of stomach cancer can only be confirmed by endoscopy, biopsy and appropriate imaging.
Treatment
Stomach Cancer Treatment
Treatment depends on the cancer’s stage, its location in the stomach and your overall health. Most patients receive a combination of treatments planned by a multidisciplinary team.
Surgery
Surgery to remove the tumour, part or all of the stomach and nearby lymph nodes is the main treatment for many stomach cancers that have not spread to distant organs.
Surgical optionsChemotherapy
Medicines that destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy is often given before surgery to shrink the tumour, after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence, or as the main treatment when surgery is not suitable.
Discuss with our teamRadiation Therapy
High-energy rays directed at the tumour. Used in selected situations, sometimes combined with chemotherapy, or to relieve symptoms such as bleeding or pain.
Discuss with our teamTargeted Therapy
Medicines that act on specific features of cancer cells, such as the HER2 protein. Whether these are suitable depends on tests carried out on the biopsy tissue.
Discuss with our teamImmunotherapy
Treatments that help the body’s own immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. Offered to selected patients based on the stage of the cancer and test results.
Discuss with our teamMultidisciplinary Cancer Care
Surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and dietitians review each case together so that the sequence of treatments is planned for the individual patient.
Discuss with our teamNo single treatment is right for everyone. The recommended plan is decided after staging and multidisciplinary review.
Surgical care
Stomach Cancer Surgery
The operation is chosen according to where the tumour is, how far it has spread and your general health. The digestive tract is reconnected so that you can continue to eat.
Partial Gastrectomy
Removal of the affected portion of the stomach, most often the lower part, together with nearby lymph nodes. The remaining stomach is joined to the small intestine. Considered when the tumour is confined to one region of the stomach.
Discuss with our teamTotal Gastrectomy
Removal of the entire stomach when required, for example when the cancer is in the upper stomach or involves a large area. The food pipe is joined directly to the small intestine. Eating patterns change, and dietary support is part of recovery.
Discuss with our teamLymph Node Surgery
Removal and examination of the lymph nodes around the stomach as part of the operation. This is an important part of cancer treatment and staging, helping to determine whether further treatment is needed after surgery.
Discuss with our teamThe type and extent of surgery can only be decided after endoscopy, biopsy, staging scans and multidisciplinary review.
Surgical approach
Minimally Invasive Stomach Cancer Surgery
Laparoscopic or robotic approaches may be appropriate for selected patients depending on the cancer and the clinical situation. Not every patient is eligible, and the choice of approach is a clinical decision.
Laparoscopic Surgery
The operation is carried out through several small incisions using a camera and long, fine instruments. The same cancer operation — removal of the tumour, part or all of the stomach and the lymph nodes — is performed, viewed on a screen.
- Small incisions rather than one large cut.
- May be considered for suitable early-stage tumours in selected patients.
- Suitability depends on tumour stage and location, previous surgery and anaesthetic fitness.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
A form of minimally invasive surgery in which the surgeon controls robotic instruments from a console. The instruments provide a magnified view and fine movement. It is used for selected patients where the facility and clinical situation allow.
- Magnified three-dimensional view and precise instrument movement.
- Not suitable for every tumour or every patient.
- Open surgery remains appropriate for many patients and may be safer in some situations.
The appropriate surgical approach is decided after staging and clinical evaluation, and may change during surgery if required for safety.
Why Advitya
Why Choose Advitya Healthcares?
Specialist cancer surgery with a patient-first approach.
Experienced Surgical Team
Stomach cancer surgery within a gastrointestinal surgical practice with training in surgical oncology.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
Open and minimally invasive approaches considered according to clinical suitability.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Treatment is planned according to the stage, location of the cancer and the individual patient’s health.
Modern Diagnostic Facilities
Endoscopy, imaging and laboratory services used for diagnosis and staging.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Surgeons, oncologists and allied specialists review each case together to agree the treatment plan.
Comprehensive Follow-up
Dietary guidance, monitoring and continued care after treatment, in Kolkata and Baruipur.
Your Stomach Cancer Treatment Journey
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Consultation
Discuss symptoms, medical history and previous reports.
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Diagnosis & Staging
Appropriate investigations are performed to understand the disease.
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Treatment Planning
A personalized treatment strategy is developed.
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Surgery / Treatment
The appropriate treatment is provided based on the clinical plan.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Post-treatment monitoring and continued care.
Patient experience
What to Expect at Advitya Healthcares
Consultation, surgery and follow-up organised around the patient.
Experienced Surgical Care
Stomach cancer care delivered by a specialist gastrointestinal surgical team.
Modern Clinical Environment
Consultation, theatre, endoscopy and diagnostic facilities used for planned cancer care.
Personalised Consultation
Time to discuss your reports, treatment options, what surgery involves and recovery.
Convenient Locations
Consultations available in Kolkata and Baruipur.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
General information only. Advice for your own condition comes from your consultation.
Early symptoms are often vague and can resemble ordinary indigestion: persistent discomfort in the upper abdomen, feeling full after small meals, loss of appetite, nausea or unexplained weight loss. Symptoms that continue for more than a few weeks should be evaluated by a doctor.
An upper GI endoscopy allows the stomach lining to be examined directly and a biopsy to be taken. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis. CT scans, and in some cases PET/CT and other staging investigations, are then used to understand how far the cancer has spread.
Not always. Whether surgery is appropriate depends on the stage and location of the cancer and on your overall health. Some patients receive chemotherapy before surgery, some very early cancers may be treated endoscopically, and some patients are best treated without an operation. The plan is made after staging and discussion with the multidisciplinary team.
Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of part of the stomach (partial gastrectomy) or the whole stomach (total gastrectomy), usually together with nearby lymph nodes. The digestive tract is then reconnected so that food can continue to pass through.
Yes. After a total gastrectomy the small intestine is joined to the oesophagus. Patients eat smaller, more frequent meals, and need long-term vitamin B12 supplementation. Dietary guidance is part of recovery and follow-up.
Laparoscopic or robotic-assisted approaches may be appropriate for selected patients, depending on the stage and location of the cancer, previous abdominal surgery and fitness for anaesthesia. Not every patient is suitable, and the approach is decided after clinical evaluation.
Many patients with stomach cancer receive chemotherapy before and/or after surgery, and some may be offered targeted therapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy. Whether these are recommended depends on the stage of the cancer and is decided by the multidisciplinary cancer team.
Recovery varies with the type of operation, the approach used and your general health. A hospital stay of several days is usual, and eating is reintroduced gradually. Your surgical team will give specific advice about diet, activity and follow-up before discharge.
Vomiting blood, black or tarry stools, severe abdominal pain, inability to swallow or keep fluids down, or sudden weakness require urgent medical assessment. Go to your nearest emergency department the same day.
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