Function-preserving surgery for various cancers

The main goals of today's cancer surgery are radical resection and the preservation of function. A better understanding of cancer spread and advances in surgical techniques have made possible various function-preserving operations. Their common characteristics are a smaller extent of resection...

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Published in:International journal of clinical oncology 2006-10, Vol.11 (5), p.337-338
Main Author: Saikawa, Masahisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer
Humans
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Neoplasms - surgery
Oncology
Quality of Life
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Recovery of Function
Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
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Summary:The main goals of today's cancer surgery are radical resection and the preservation of function. A better understanding of cancer spread and advances in surgical techniques have made possible various function-preserving operations. Their common characteristics are a smaller extent of resection and/or preservation of nerves, vessels, or other structures. Function-preserving surgery in its broader sense also includes reconstructive surgery.
ISSN:1341-9625
1437-7772
DOI:10.1007/s10147-006-0612-3