Types of Oncologic Surgery Procedures

Onco-surgery, or oncologic surgery, is a specialized field of surgery focused on the surgical treatment of cancer. It involves the removal of tumors and surrounding tissues to achieve the best possible outcome for cancer patients. Onco-surgery can be used in various stages of cancer management:

Primary Tumor Removal : The main goal is to remove the tumor and some surrounding healthy tissue to ensure that all cancerous cells are eliminated.

Debulking Surgery : Sometimes, a complete removal of the tumor may not be possible. In such cases, surgery aims to remove as much of the tumor as possible to make other treatments, like chemotherapy or radiation, more effective.

Preventive Surgery : In some cases, surgery may be done to reduce the risk of developing cancer, especially in individuals with a high genetic risk.

Palliative Surgery : This type of surgery focuses on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with advanced cancer, rather than curing the disease.

Reconstructive Surgery : After tumor removal, reconstructive surgery may be performed to restore function or appearance, depending on the location and extent of the tumor removal.