Surgical Oncology is a specialized field within medicine that focuses on the surgical management of cancer. It involves the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various types of cancer through surgical interventions. Surgeons in this field are highly skilled and trained to perform intricate procedures aimed at removing tumors or cancerous tissues from the body. This discipline employs advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries, robotic-assisted procedures, and traditional open surgeries, tailored to each patient's specific needs and the nature of the cancer. Surgeons work closely with oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans. The primary goal of surgical oncology is to remove cancerous growths while preserving healthy tissues and organs whenever possible. Surgeons may perform various types of surgeries, such as tumor excisions, lymph node dissections, and reconstructive procedures following tumor removal. Precision and meticulousness are paramount in surgical oncology, aiming to achieve complete tumor removal while minimizing risks and complications. Advances in technology and ongoing research contribute to improving surgical techniques, recovery times, and overall patient outcomes. Patients undergoing surgical oncology procedures often receive comprehensive care that involves pre-operative evaluation, surgery, post-operative monitoring, and follow-up care to ensure the best possible recovery and long-term management of the disease. The field of surgical oncology continues to evolve, offering new hope and improved treatment strategies in the fight against cancer.
Title : Microbial spectrum and histo-pathological pattern in patients with breast abscess: A 5 year retrospective study in a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in South India
Caroline Francis, Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : Evolution of surgical oncology
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Title : Cell therapy for chronic ischemia
Darwin Eton, Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Title : Improving post-operative analgesia regimens after emergency major abdominal surgery
Shifa Bangi, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy. Exploring the relationship and (surgical) lessons to be learned
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Predicting reductions in acute pain and opioid consumption with non-opioid analgesics: A machine learning analysis of randomised controlled trials (OPERA study)
Toluwalogo Daramola, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom