General Surgical Oncology

Objective: To perform surgery for the treatment of common cancers, including those affecting the digestive system, lungs, and reproductive organs.

Examples: Removal of colon, stomach, esophageal cancers, and lung cancer surgery. Laparotomy and lymph node dissection for staging and tumor removal.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat breast cancer through surgery, aiming to remove tumors or affected tissue while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.

Examples: Mastectomy (complete removal of the breast), lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue), sentinel lymph node biopsy, and breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery

Objective: To manage cancers affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines.

Examples: Removal of pancreatic tumors, liver resections, colonic resections, and esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.

Endocrine Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat cancers affecting the endocrine glands, including the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland.

Examples: Thyroidectomy (removal of thyroid gland), parathyroidectomy, adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal glands), and pituitary tumor surgery.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat cancers of the head and neck, including the mouth, throat, larynx, and salivary glands.

Examples: Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx), resection of tumors in the mouth or throat, and reconstruction of the oral cavity post-surgery.

Sarcoma Surgery

Objective: To treat soft tissue and bone cancers (sarcomas) through surgical resection.

Examples: Limb-sparing surgery for bone sarcomas, excision of soft tissue sarcomas, and surgery to remove metastatic sarcoma.

Thoracic Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat cancers affecting the lungs, esophagus, and chest cavity.

Examples: Lobectomy or pneumonectomy for lung cancer, esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, and surgery for mesothelioma.

Urologic Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat cancers of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and prostate.

Examples: Radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy for kidney cancer, and cystectomy (removal of the bladder).

Liver Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat liver cancer, which may involve removal of part of the liver or transplantation in certain cases.

Examples: Liver resections, liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma, and cryotherapy or ablation for small tumors.

Gynecologic Cancer Surgery

Objective: To treat cancers of the reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and vulva.

Examples: Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), and pelvic exenteration for advanced gynecologic cancer.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cancer Surgery

Objective: To use advanced techniques, such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery, to remove tumors with smaller incisions, reducing recovery time and improving patient outcomes.

Examples: Robotic prostatectomy, minimally invasive colectomy, laparoscopic liver resections, and robotic thyroid surgery.

Palliative Cancer Surgery

Objective: To alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer.

Examples: Biliary bypass surgery for obstructed bile ducts, stent placement for gastrointestinal obstructions, and surgery to control bleeding or pain.