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Expert articles on cancer surgery, early detection, and treatment โ€” written by Dr. Prabhakaran U, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at KG Hospital, Coimbatore.

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Can Lung Cancer Be Cured? A Surgeon's Honest Perspective

Dr. Prabhakaran U
Dr. Prabhakaran U
July 16, 2026 ยท 8 min read

Early-stage lung cancer is very much curable โ€” but only if detected in time. Dr. Prabhakaran explains lung cancer stages, symptoms, when surgery can cure it, and why early detection changes everything.

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Uniportal VATS single-port lung surgery technique illustration
๐Ÿ”ฌ VATS Surgery

What is Uniportal VATS? A Complete Patient Guide

One incision, 3โ€“4 cm, home in 2โ€“3 days. Dr. Prabhakaran โ€” fellowship trained at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital โ€” explains this revolutionary lung surgery technique.

Da Vinci X robotic surgical system at KG Hospital Coimbatore
๐Ÿค– Robotic Surgery

Robotic Cancer Surgery: Is It Really Better Than Open Surgery?

Da Vinci X certified surgeon Dr. Prabhakaran explains robotic surgery, recovery, cost, and patient eligibility in Coimbatore.

10 cancer warning signs โ€” cancer awareness by Dr. Prabhakaran U
โš ๏ธ Cancer Awareness

10 Cancer Warning Signs Every Indian Should Know

Most cancers are curable when caught early. Dr. Prabhakaran lists 10 symptoms that must never be ignored.

TOETVA scarless thyroid surgery performed through the mouth โ€” no neck scar
๐Ÿฆ‹ Thyroid Surgery

Scarless Thyroid Surgery (TOETVA): No Scar on Your Neck

TOETVA removes the thyroid through the mouth โ€” no visible scar. Dr. Prabhakaran trained under TOETVA pioneer Dr. Angkoon Anuwong in Bangkok.

Thyroid surgery comparison โ€” open, endoscopic TOETVA and robotic approaches
๐Ÿฆ‹ Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid Surgery: Open, Endoscopic & Robotic โ€” Which is Right for You?

Complete guide comparing all thyroid surgery options with pros, cons, recovery times, and a full comparison table.

Lung cancer tumour illustration โ€” lung cancer surgery article by Dr. Prabhakaran U
๐Ÿซ Lung Cancer

Can Lung Cancer Be Cured? A Surgeon's Honest Perspective

Stage I lung cancer has a 70โ€“90% cure rate with surgery. Dr. Prabhakaran explains staging, symptoms, and why early detection changes everything.