Surgical Oncology

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What is Surgical Oncology?

In a Surgical Oncology department, a variety of procedures are performed to diagnose and treat cancer.

Here are some common procedures

Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) - A thin needle is used to extract tissue or fluid from a suspicious area for analysis.
- Core Needle Biopsy - A larger needle is used to remove a core of tissue for diagnosis.
- Incisional or Excisional Biopsy - Surgical removal of a portion or all of a tumour for pathological examination.
Imaging Studies
- CT Scan - Provides detailed images of the body to assess the extent of cancer.
- MRI - Used for detailed imaging of soft tissues and brain tumours.
- PET Scan - Helps in detecting cancer and assessing treatment response by identifying metabolic activity.

Tumour Resection - Removal of the tumour along with surrounding healthy tissue to ensure complete excision. This can be done for various cancers, including breast, lung, colon, and skin cancers.
Mastectom - Surgical removal of one or both breasts, often performed for breast cancer. Variants include total mastectomy and lumpectomy (partial mastectomy).
Lymph Node Dissection - Removal of lymph nodes to check for cancer spread, commonly performed during breast or melanoma surgeries.
Colorectal Surgery - Resection of tumours in the colon or rectum, which may include partial or total colectomy.
Pancreatectomy - Removal of part or all of the pancreas, often performed for pancreatic cancer.
Gastrectomy - Partial or total removal of the stomach, typically for gastric cancer.
Thyroidectomy - Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland, often performed for thyroid cancer.
Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery - Minimally invasive techniques used for various oncological surgeries, reducing recovery time and complications.

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