Oncological Surgery
Oncological surgery is a branch of surgery that plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This type of surgery is applied to remove and control cancerous tumours. Here is what you need to know about oncological surgery:
- Treatment Objectives: The main goals of oncological surgery include removing cancerous tumours, preventing the spread of cancerous cells and controlling cancer. This surgery can be used as part of cancer treatment or to support the healing process of patients who respond to treatment.
- Surgical Methods: Oncological surgery uses various methods depending on the type of cancer and the degree of spread. These methods may include tumour resection (removal), lymph node dissection (removal of lymph nodes), organ-sparing surgery and radical surgery.
- Breast Cancer Surgery: In the treatment of breast cancer, surgery can be performed to remove or partially remove cancerous breast tissue. Procedures such as lumpectomy or mastectomy are among the surgical methods commonly used in breast cancer treatment.
- Prostate Cancer Surgery: In the treatment of prostate cancer, surgery can be performed to remove the prostate or to remove the tumour. Radical prostatectomy is a procedure commonly used in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer.
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Surgery to treat colon or rectal cancer may involve removing the tumour and reattaching the affected bowel area. This procedure is important to prevent the spread of cancer and to preserve the patient's bowel functions.
- Postoperative Care: A careful follow-up and rehabilitation process is required after oncological surgery. Patients may often receive additional treatments after surgery, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or targeted therapies.