Oncological Surgery

Surgical oncology at Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre in Gdańsk includes specialist consultations, assessment of suspicious lesions and selected outpatient procedures. We assess skin lesions, breast lumps, enlarged lymph nodes and soft tissue masses. We help establish a diagnosis, determine whether a biopsy or surgery is needed and plan the next steps in your care.

When should you see a surgical oncologist?

Consider a consultation if you notice a new or growing lump, a mole that changes in appearance, a skin lesion that does not heal or persistently enlarged lymph nodes. An abnormal imaging, biopsy or histopathology result may also require specialist assessment.

Not every lump is cancerous, and not every lesion needs surgery. The doctor reviews your symptoms, examines you and assesses previous results to recommend appropriate investigations or treatment.

Surgical oncology – investigations and procedures

Depending on clinical indications, we offer:

• assessment and removal of suspicious moles and surgical removal of selected skin cancers and precancerous lesions,
• skin biopsies and excisional biopsies, with the method selected according to the nature and location of the lesion,
• breast fine-needle aspiration, breast core needle biopsy and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VAB),
• removal of selected breast lumps under local anaesthesia, following appropriate investigations and a surgical assessment,
• lymph node fine-needle aspiration and, in appropriately selected cases, core needle biopsy or excision of a superficial lymph node,
• ultrasound-guided thyroid fine-needle aspiration,
• biopsies of selected soft tissue masses, after the appropriate sampling method and diagnostic pathway have been established,
• placement of a marker clip in a breast lesion before planned preoperative treatment, in accordance with the oncology treatment plan,
• postoperative reviews, suture removal, dressing changes and wound care.

Breast assessment is also available through our Breast Clinic in Gdańsk, which brings together specialist consultations, imaging and appropriately selected biopsies. You can find details of individual procedures on the relevant service pages.

Assessment before surgery and postoperative care

Bring previous test results, records of earlier treatment and a list of your medicines to the consultation. Tell your doctor about allergies, long-term conditions and any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. Do not stop taking them on your own.

The extent of the procedure, type of anaesthesia and treatment setting depend on the diagnosis, the location of the lesion and your health. Selected procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis. If hospital surgery or a combination of treatments is needed, the doctor will discuss the next steps. After a procedure, you will receive instructions on wound care, activity and follow-up.

Biopsy results and histopathological examination

Fine-needle aspiration samples undergo cytological examination, while tissue samples and surgically removed lesions are sent for histopathological examination. The findings help identify the nature of the lesion and guide further treatment. A biopsy is primarily a diagnostic procedure; it does not automatically mean that treatment is complete.

The waiting time for histopathology results is approximately 30 days. Additional tests on the sample may extend this period. Discuss the results with your doctor, who will assess whether monitoring, further investigations, another procedure or an oncology consultation is needed.

Surgical oncologists in Gdańsk – doctors and appointments

Surgical oncology consultations and procedures are provided by Dr Natalia Spychalska and Dr Kamil Drucis. The appropriate procedure is agreed during the medical assessment.

Book an appointment using the calendar below or contact the Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre reception team: call +48 58 719 10 25 or email kontakt@tartaczna2.pl.