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Dr. Babak Eghbalieh, MD
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Babak Eghbalieh is a Pancreas and Liver cancer surgeon, robotic surgeon as well as surgical oncologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Eghbalieh specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
22 years
Experience
Dr. Babak Eghbalieh, MD
- Los Angeles, CA
- Sackler School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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I have a growth on my leg. Could it be cancer?
Thank you for your question.
I would definitely have this checked out. I would be happy to see you for this. I cannot tell you definitively what this mass could be. However, READ MORE
Thank you for your question.
I would definitely have this checked out. I would be happy to see you for this. I cannot tell you definitively what this mass could be. However, a mass that is growing, without prior history of trauma or falls, needs to be worked up.
I would definitely have this checked out. I would be happy to see you for this. I cannot tell you definitively what this mass could be. However, a mass that is growing, without prior history of trauma or falls, needs to be worked up.
Surgical oncologist for a third opinion?
My recommendation is for your sister to see a dedicated Breast Cancer Surgeon, or alternatively a surgical oncologist that specialized in breast surgery.
Can cancer cells be removed surgically?
Only solid tumors that are localized to certain parts of the body can be removed surgically.
What type of surgery is done for bone cancer?
There is generally no surgery for bone cancer, unless it is in an extremity where removal / amputation of that limb may be necessary. This type of tumor generally is treated with READ MORE
There is generally no surgery for bone cancer, unless it is in an extremity where removal / amputation of that limb may be necessary. This type of tumor generally is treated with chemotherapy
How long does a liver resection surgery take?
There are many different types of liver surgery and liver resection. Thus, the time required for this procedure depends on how extensive your operation is. You need to know if READ MORE
There are many different types of liver surgery and liver resection. Thus, the time required for this procedure depends on how extensive your operation is. You need to know if your surgery is on the right or left side of the liver. Furthermore, the approach used for liver surgery can affect the time required for surgery. Open vs Laparoscopic vs Robotic Surgery.
Is prostatectomy done under general anesthesia?
This is not my area of expertise, however, generally this procedure is done under anesthesia.
How painful is a colon resection?
It depends on how the surgery will be performed. If it is an open surgery, then your pain will likely be higher as will your recovery from surgery . However, if you have a laparoscopic READ MORE
It depends on how the surgery will be performed. If it is an open surgery, then your pain will likely be higher as will your recovery from surgery . However, if you have a laparoscopic or robotic colon resection, your recovery will be faster, with less pain. I perform >95% of colon surgeries as Robotic colon resections, allowing for minimal pain and significantly faster recovery on a routing basis.
