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Laparoscopic & General Surgery

Cancer Surgery in Peshawar

Surgery for cancer aims to remove the tumor completely, with a clear margin and the lymph nodes that drain it. Dr. Muhibullah Dawar performs oncological resections for tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, breast and thyroid.

Written and reviewed by Dr. Muhibullah Dawar, FCPS (General Surgery) Last updated 2026-09-07

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Key takeaways: Cancer Surgery

  • Staging comes first — An operation planned without knowing the stage risks being either too small to cure or too large to justify. CT, endoscopy and biopsy come before the decision, not after it.
  • Symptoms that should be investigated — Unexplained weight loss.
  • Assessed and performed at Advance Surgery Clinic, Dabgari Garden, Peshawar.

What does cancer surgery involve?

Cancer surgery removes the tumor together with a margin of normal tissue around it and, where appropriate, the lymph nodes it drains into. The resected specimen goes to the laboratory, and the report on margins and nodes is what determines both the likely outcome and the treatment that follows.

Surgery is rarely the whole treatment. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be given before the operation to shrink a tumor and make a clear resection possible, or afterwards to reduce the chance of recurrence. Deciding the order is a multidisciplinary judgement based on the tumor type, its stage and the patient's fitness for each step.

Assessed before any treatment is recommended.

Symptoms that should be investigated

  • Unexplained weight loss
  • A change in bowel habit lasting more than a few weeks
  • Blood in the stool, or vomiting blood
  • Difficulty swallowing, or food sticking
  • A lump anywhere that is enlarging, hard or fixed
  • Persistent abdominal pain with loss of appetite

An early assessment is what keeps the options open.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The questions patients ask most often before booking this procedure.

No. Chemotherapy or radiotherapy is sometimes given first to shrink the tumor so that a complete resection becomes possible. The order depends on the tumor type and stage.

Because they are the first place the tumor spreads to. Removing and examining them tells you the true stage and guides the treatment that follows.

It varies widely with the operation — from a week or two to several months. A realistic estimate for your specific operation is given before you consent.

Surgery may still help with symptoms such as obstruction or bleeding, even where cure is not possible. That is discussed openly rather than implied.

Dr. Muhibullah Dawar

Dr. Muhibullah Dawar

General, Laparoscopic, Thoracic and Laser Proctologist

FCPSGeneral Surgery
FellowshipLaparoscopic Surgery, CMH Rawalpindi
FCPS-IIThoracic Surgery, CMH Rawalpindi
Advance Surgery ClinicDabgari Garden, Peshawar
Medical references
NHS — Bowel cancer NHS — Stomach cancer
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Medical disclaimer

This page describes a procedure in general terms so patients know what to expect. It is not medical advice and cannot replace an examination. Whether a procedure suits you, and what your recovery looks like, depends on your diagnosis, imaging, general health and how you respond to treatment — which is why every plan is made in consultation.

If you have severe abdominal pain, heavy rectal bleeding, a hernia that has become hard and painful, or sudden difficulty breathing, seek urgent care rather than waiting for an appointment.

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