What are the different surgical options for cancer treatment?
Resection of the primary tumor
Laparoscopic and laparoscopy-assisted surgeries
Metastasis and recurrent disease resection
Palliative surgery
Ablative modalities
Surgery for oncological emergencies
Resection of the primary tumor is a common option for curative resection of numerous malignant tumors.
Laparoscopic or laparoscopy-assisted tumor resections are becoming more common worldwide and are now common options for curative resection of numerous malignant tumors.
In some patients with isolated metastases, complete surgical resection can be performed to achieve greater survival.
Palliative surgery can significantly improve quality of life and relieve symptoms, allowing patients to resume as many normal daily activities as possible.
Ablative modalities include cryotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and irreversible electroporation.
Surgery for oncological emergencies is essential in cases of tumor progression or cytotoxic treatment complications.