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An audio version of this article will be available soon.<\/p><button type=\"button\" disabled>\ud83d\udd0a Coming Soon<\/button><\/div><\/aside><p><strong>Before you consent to cancer surgery, ask these 10 questions. A surgeon\u2019s guide to preparing for your consultation and making the best decision for your care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Infographic-9-Questions-Checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Questions to Ask Your Cancer Surgeon\" style=\"max-width:600px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A cancer surgery consultation is one of the most important conversations of your life \u2014 and also one of the most overwhelming. Between the diagnosis, the medical terminology, the emotional weight, and the pressure to decide quickly, most patients leave the surgeon\u2019s office realizing later that they forgot to ask the things that mattered most. As a GI cancer surgeon, I encourage every patient to come prepared with a written list of questions. A confident surgeon welcomes them \u2014 it is a sign of a patient who is engaged in their own care, and an engaged patient is invariably a better-prepared one. Here are the 10 questions I would want my own family to ask, in the order they should be asked, and why each one matters.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions 1\u20133: experience and team<\/h2>\n<p>1. How many of these specific operations do you perform each year? The volume\u2013outcome relationship is one of the most robust findings in all of surgery. For complex operations like the Whipple, centers performing more than 25 cases per year have mortality rates several-fold lower than low-volume centers. Do not be shy about asking for the number. \u2018Several\u2019 is not an answer.<\/p>\n<p>2. What is your personal complication rate and 30-day mortality? Good surgeons track their outcomes and will share them with you. The numbers do not have to be zero \u2014 complications are part of complex surgery \u2014 but they should be in line with published international benchmarks for your specific procedure.<\/p>\n<p>3. Is my case being discussed in a multidisciplinary tumour board? Modern cancer care is a team sport. Your case should be reviewed by surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists together, not decided by one doctor alone. If there is no tumour board, seek a second opinion.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions 4\u20136: the operation itself<\/h2>\n<p>4. Is minimally invasive or robotic surgery an option for me, and if so, is it the right choice? Not every cancer is suitable for a minimally invasive approach, and not every surgeon is experienced in robotics. Ask for an honest comparison of open versus minimally invasive options for your specific tumour.<\/p>\n<p>5. Will I need chemotherapy or radiation before or after surgery? For many GI cancers, the optimal treatment plan involves more than just the operation. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (before surgery) is increasingly standard for pancreatic, gastric, and rectal cancers. Adjuvant treatment (after surgery) may also be needed. Ask for the full plan, not just the surgical part.<\/p>\n<p>6. What is the expected hospital stay and recovery timeline? This helps you plan realistically for work, family support, and finances. Be aware that the \u2018typical\u2019 stay assumes no complications; ask what happens if things do not go to plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions 7\u20139: outcomes, cost, and aftercare<\/h2>\n<p>7. What are the short- and long-term side effects I should expect? Every major cancer operation has predictable side effects \u2014 dumping after gastrectomy, diabetes after Whipple, bowel habit changes after colorectal surgery. Knowing them in advance helps you prepare emotionally and practically.<\/p>\n<p>8. What is the realistic survival outcome for my stage and tumour type, in the honest experience of this center? General statistics from the internet are not a substitute for your surgeon\u2019s honest estimate. A good surgeon will give you a range, acknowledge the uncertainty, and be neither falsely optimistic nor unnecessarily grim.<\/p>\n<p>9. What is the all-inclusive cost of the treatment, and what is not included? Get this in writing. The headline package price rarely covers everything. Ask specifically about chemotherapy, ICU days, blood products, and complication management.<\/p>\n<h2>Question 10 and the meta-question<\/h2>\n<p>10. Who will manage my follow-up and surveillance, and for how long? Cancer surgery is not the end \u2014 it is the middle. Regular scans, blood tests, and clinic visits are needed for at least five years afterward. Know who will coordinate this, especially if you are travelling for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, the meta-question: if this were your own family member, would you recommend exactly the same treatment at exactly this center? A truly confident surgeon will answer without hesitation. If you sense any discomfort with this question, trust your instinct and seek a second opinion. Good doctors welcome second opinions \u2014 we all get them for ourselves and our families.<\/p>\n<h2>How to actually use this list<\/h2>\n<p>Print the questions. Take them to the consultation. Bring a family member, because two people hear more than one. Ask the surgeon\u2019s permission to take notes or, better, to record the conversation \u2014 most will agree. If anything is unclear, ask again in different words. There are no stupid questions in cancer care, only questions you wished you had asked later.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of this list is not to turn you into a suspicious patient. It is to help you find a surgeon you can genuinely trust, because a trusting relationship with your surgical team is one of the most important non-medical factors in a good outcome. When the answers are open, specific, and confident, you have found the right place. When they are vague or defensive, keep looking.<\/p>\n<div data-faq-centered=\"1\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:800px;margin:2em auto;\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is it rude to ask my surgeon for their complication rates?<\/h3>\n<p>Not at all. It is a normal, reasonable question, and a good surgeon is happy to answer it. Surgeons who track their outcomes are invariably better than those who do not.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I always get a second opinion for cancer surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 particularly for major operations like Whipple, oesophagectomy, and HIPEC. A second opinion at a high-volume center can confirm your plan or meaningfully change it. Either way, you gain confidence.<\/p>\n<h3>What if my surgeon seems offended by my questions?<\/h3>\n<p>That is a red flag. Good surgeons welcome engaged patients. If your surgeon is dismissive or defensive, seek care elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I bring a family member into the consultation?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely \u2014 and you should. A second set of ears catches details you will miss, and emotional support matters in these conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div><hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Consult Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal<\/strong><br\/><em>Senior Consultant \u2014 GI, HPB &amp; Cancer Surgery<\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cpn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/?p=2061\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cpn-img\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Infographic-8-HIPEC.jpg\" alt=\"HIPEC Surgery: A New Hope for Peritoneal Cancer Patients\"\/><div class=\"cpn-body\"><div class=\"cpn-label\">\u2190 Previous<\/div><p class=\"cpn-title\">HIPEC Surgery: A New Hope for Peritoneal Cancer Patients<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/article>\n<aside class=\"dra-lh-author\"><h4>Author&#8217;s Bio<\/h4><div class=\"photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dr-abhishek-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal\"><\/div><p class=\"name\">Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal<\/p><p class=\"role\">Senior Consultant \u2014 GI &amp; HPB Oncosurgery, BLK-Max Delhi<\/p><p class=\"bio\">12+ years of experience and 500+ cancer surgeries specialising in stomach, pancreatic, liver, gallbladder, bile duct and colorectal cancers. 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