Surgical oncology represents a cornerstone of cancer care, with an emphasis on the accurate resection of tumors without sacrificing healthy tissue and function. The "Surgical Oncology" session identifies advances in surgical methods, technology, and strategies for optimizing patient outcomes and recovery.".
Contemporary surgical oncology integrates classical surgery with minimally invasive techniques, robot-assisted surgery, and image-guided therapies. These technologies enable tumors to be resected more precisely, minimize complications, and decrease recovery time. The course also discusses the use of surgery in conjunction with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy for holistic cancer treatment.
Surgical oncology is more than tumor resection, as it includes staging, reconstructive operations, and palliative therapies to enhance quality of life. Surgeons have to take tumor location into consideration, along with the general health of the patient and possible functional outcomes, in order to deliver the best and individualized care.
This session stresses the value of multidisciplinary teamwork, in which surgery teams cooperate with oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to formulate integrated treatment plans. Participants will have insights into cutting-edge surgical techniques, case reports, and new technologies that are revolutionizing cancer surgery. Surgical oncology remains instrumental in enhancing survival rates and overall care for cancer patients