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female
50 Years
8 days ago

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Can a general surgeon perform laparoscopic surgery for breast cancer or should I see an oncologist directly which option is safer for treatment

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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