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Surgical oncology is the branch of surgery applied to oncology; it focuses on the surgical management of tumors, especially cancerous tumors.
Surgical oncology is a branch of surgery that focuses on treating tumors, especially cancerous tumors. Surgical oncologists use surgery to treat cancer. They can:
Diagnose cancer
Remove a tumor or a portion of the cancer
Determine where the cancer is located, whether it has spread, and whether it is affecting the functions of other organs
Surgical oncologists can also perform certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.
Surgical oncology can be used for:
Diagnostic surgery
Curative or debulking surgery
Staging surgery
Surgical oncologists are trained to perform surgical procedures and techniques to treat cancer. They are different from general surgeons, who cannot handle the complicated and specialized cases of cancer.
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