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Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Professional interests include: pancreatic cancer, colon problems, endocrine cancer, and more.

2900 Lamb Circle Suite 302
Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 731-7600

Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic and MCHS HOSPITALS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2900 Lamb Circle Suite 302
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Address:

3 Riverside Circle Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016

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Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

doctor visit	156
gynecologic procedures	10
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	20
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

doctor visit	219
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	50
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

doctor visit	18

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	14
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

doctor visit	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

doctor visit	51

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	35

doctor visit	106
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated as a general surgeon in Christiansburg, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and consultation.

blood draw	14
consultation	16
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	89
gynecologic procedures	10
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lab tests	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Education & Training

He completed residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: AB Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: AB Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

MCHS HOSPITALS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sanjoy Saha, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,221 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,221
Ethicon Inc.	$628 Endoscopy# Endocutters $628
Elucent Medical	$597 $597
Davol Inc.	$148 DAV-Phasix $148
Medtronic, Inc.	$145 $145
Other	$928 PuraPly $106	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $72	SUR - SIS $66	SYLATRON $64	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $62	Other $559

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,057
Travel and Lodging	$2,675
Food and Beverage	$1,936

Biography

Dr. Sanjoy Saha specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Clinic. For his professional training, Dr. Saha completed residency programs at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. According to Carilion Clinic, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Roanoke, VA.