The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators of blood coagulation
- individual plan of the chemotherapy
- symptomatic treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- consultations of related specialists
- recommendations for futher treatment
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan. Based on the received results, the doctor will elaborate the chemotherapy regimen. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Chemotherapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. After the placement of a venous catheter, you will stay in a comfortable ward. An infusion system will be connected to the catheter, through which the required drug or a drug combination will be administered. All drugs are administered by intravenous drip, slowly, so the total duration of the infusion can be up to several hours. All this time, doctors and nurses will monitor your health condition closely.
After the course of chemotherapy, you will stay under medical supervision in the ward for a few more hours. If your general condition is good, your doctor will allow you to leave the hospital. You will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of chemotherapy, if necessary.
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oncology at the Primus Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi offers the full range of modern services in the diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases. It performs all types of cancer surgeries, including radical operations, complex reconstructions, organ-preservation surgeries and minimally invasive interventions. The department has state-of-the-art infrastructure, namely a well-equipped operating room, intensive care unit and postoperative recovery unit. The specialists of the department deal with the treatment of both adults and children. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Manav Rakshak.
The department provides not only surgical treatment, but also chemotherapy, as well as radiation therapy. Chemotherapy drugs are prepared in a separately designated area under laminar air flow to ensure safety of patients and medical staff. Chemotherapy is often prescribed along with surgery, radiation therapy or biological therapy. The specialists also have at their disposal modern and highly efficient Blood Bank offering its services round the clock.
The department also offers non-invasive cancer treatment with the use of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). The HIFU technology does not cause damage to the surrounding tissue and organs, as well as eliminates the need for incisions, infusions and general anesthesia. Thus, this treatment method allows the patient to return to his normal life within a shorter time period.
In addition, the department regularly holds interdisciplinary tumor boards, during which doctors discuss the individual patient cases and develop optimal treatment plans.
The department's service range includes the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Head and neck tumors
- Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx with a subsequent reconstruction)
- Parotidectomy (removal of the parotid gland)
- Maxillectomy (removal of the upper jaw with a subsequent reconstruction)
- Thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland)
- Radical neck dissection
- Complex flap reconstructions
- Urological cancers
- Radical nephrectomy
- Kidney-preserving surgery
- Radical cystectomy
- Bladder-preserving surgery
- Radical prostatectomy
- Total and partial penectomy
- Orchidectomy
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Surgeries to treat esophageal cancer
- Surgeries to treat stomach cancer
- Whipple's procedure
- Surgeries to treat liver cancer
- Surgeries to treat gallbladder and pancreatic cancer
- Surgeries to treat colon, rectal and small bowel cancers
- Cancer of the female genital organs
- Surgeries to treat cervical cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Radical hysterectomy
- Radical vulvectomy
- Breast cancer
- Breast-preserving surgeries in breast cancer
- Radical and modified radical mastectomies
- Immediate and delayed breast reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction using silicone expanders and implants, etc.
- Other therapeutic options for breast cancer treatment
- Surgeries to treat bone and soft tissue sarcomas
- Lung cancer surgery
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases
Curriculum vitae
Dr. med. Manav Rakshak has over 20 years of experience in oncology. After a three-year internship at the renowned Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (IRCH) in New Delhi, he was engaged in private practice. He took an active part in tumor boards, particularly, on gynecologic oncology, head and neck tumors, urological cancers.
Of particular interest to Dr. Rakshak are chemotherapy on an outpatient basis and intensive care in cancers.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Primus Hospital
About hospital
Due to the difficulties associated with the organization of treatment in Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea and India, we are not currently processing requests to these regions.
If you are interested in treatment in Germany, please leave a request and our specialists will contact you as soon as possible.
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the world were used. The infrastructure of the hospital and a calm environment contribute to rapid recovery and well-being of patients.
The hospital is an internationally recognized leader in the field of top-class treatment of orthopedic diseases, brain and spinal cord surgery, gastroenterology, ENT surgery, cochlear implantation and nephrology, as well as in IVF procedures.
Thanks to the world-famous surgeons and the most advanced technologies, the hospital has set new standards in the field of medical care. In addition, medical personnel are very serious about sterility compliance and pride themselves on the highest score for the lowest infection rates.
The doctors of the hospital are actively engaged in research activities, due to which they have introduced many internationally approved innovations. In their clinical practice, they prefer an individual approach to the treatment of each patient, which ensures an optimal result.
In 2010, the hospital was accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers).
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi live in comfortable rooms made in bright colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings. Each room is also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital has enhanced comfort rooms with a TV, telephone, Internet, refrigerator, daily fresh newspapers and magazines.
Meals and Menus
The hospital offers healthy and tasty three meals a day developed by the experienced nutritionists. If for some reason you do not eat certain foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your nutritional preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services can be provided upon request.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you to choose the most suitable option.