Surgical oncology principles
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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.
As one of several modalities in the management of cancer, the specialty of surgical oncology has evolved in steps similar to medical oncology (pharmacotherapy for cancer), which grew out of hematology, and radiation oncology, which grew out of radiology. The Ewing Society—known today as the Society of Surgical Oncology—was started by surgeons interested in promoting the field of oncology. In 2011, the American Board of Surgery ratified Complex General Surgical Oncology via a specialty Board certification. The field was expected to continue expanding via the proliferation of cancer centers, as well as advanced minimally invasive techniques, palliative surgery, and neo-adjuvant treatments.
How this connects to General Surgery
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Surgical oncology principles · visual study map
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What the underlying subject studies
Surgery concerns anatomical conditions for which operative and nonoperative strategies may be considered. Understand the region, potential pathology, tissue blood supply, wound response and overall patient health before thinking about procedures.
How mechanisms and evidence connect
The perioperative period includes assessment, informed consent, infection prevention, physiological support, operative planning, recovery and follow-up. Technical procedures depend on specialist training and case-specific risk.
How to develop a sound explanation
Use a sequence diagram to connect indication, anatomy, pathophysiology and anticipated complications. A conceptual figure here is not a guide to performing an operation or managing an emergency.
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