Track 6: Surgical Oncology

Some Sub topics of surgical oncology:

·  Head and Neck Oncology

·  Breast Surgical Oncology

·  Thoracic Surgical Oncology

·  Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology

·  Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

·  Colorectal Surgery

·  Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

·  Urologic Oncology Surgery

·  Orthopedic Oncology (Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors)

·  Endocrine Surgical Oncology (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal)

·  Neuro-Oncology Surgery

·  Reconstructive Surgery in Oncology

·  Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC)

·  Minimally Invasive and Robotic Oncologic Surgery

·  Pediatric Surgical Oncology

·  Transplant Oncology (Liver and Other Organ Transplants in Cancer)

·  Palliative Surgical Oncology

·  Innovations in Surgical Oncology (Techniques, Biomarkers, AI, etc.)

What is  surgical oncology ?

Surgical oncology is a specialized branch of medicine focused on the surgical management of cancer. It involves the use of surgery to diagnose, stage, and treat cancer, as well as to manage cancer-related symptoms and complications. Surgical oncologists are specially trained to perform operations aimed at removing tumors and surrounding tissues, and they often work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other specialists.

Key roles of surgical oncology include:

1. Curative Surgery: Removing cancerous tumors entirely when possible.
2. Debulking Surgery: Reducing the size of a tumor to improve the efficacy of other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
3. Diagnostic Procedures: Biopsies to determine the type and extent of cancer.
4. Palliative Surgery: Relieving symptoms or improving quality of life in advanced cancer stages.
5. Reconstructive Surgery: Restoring appearance or functionality after tumor removal, such as breast reconstruction post-mastectomy.