Oncology (Cancer) Surgery
Cancer surgery is a type of surgery that is used to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. The specific type of cancer surgery that is recommended will depend on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.
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Lumpectomy: This is a surgery that is used to remove a cancerous tumor, along with a small margin of surrounding tissue. It is typically used to treat early-stage breast cancer.
- Mastectomy: This is a surgery that is used to remove one or both breasts, along with surrounding lymph nodes. It is typically used to treat breast cancer that has spread to the surrounding tissue or when a lumpectomy is not possible.
- Prostatectomy: This is a surgery that is used to remove the prostate gland, along with surrounding tissue. It is typically used to treat prostate cancer.
- Hysterectomy: This is a surgery that is used to remove the uterus, along with surrounding tissue. It is typically used to treat cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer.
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure): This is a surgery that is used to remove the head of the pancreas, along with the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and lymph nodes. It is typically used to treat pancreatic cancer.
- Resection: This is a surgery that is used to remove a portion of the lung or liver and it is typically used to treat lung or liver cancer.
