Surgical Oncology

Introduction

Surgical oncology is a branch of surgery which specifically deals with the surgery of malignant neoplasms.

Theoretically, the malignant portion once removed by surgery cures cancer. However, when cancer has metastasized or spread from the primary region to other areas, surgery is usually not possible.

Examples of surgical oncology are mastectomy for breast cancer and prostatectomy for prostrate cancer.

Apart from the removal of the primary tumor, surgery is necessary for staging to verify the extent of the malignancy and if it has metastasized.

Surgery is needed in cases of spinal cord compression and bowel obstruction.

Facilities in Hospitals

Complicated and delicate tumor removal is skillfully performed by highly trained and motivated surgical oncologists. Specialized surgeries like skull base, commando and liver resection are performed with high success rates.

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