Abstract

CORREA, Juan Camilo et al. Principles of surgical oncology. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2016, vol.31, n.3, pp.185-196. ISSN 2011-7582.

Surgical Oncology has developed as the branch of general surgery that seeks to facilitate the interaction between different specialties, such as medical oncology, radiation oncology and many others, in order to offer a complete and multidisciplinary management of the patient with cancer. In this article we present a narrative review of the basic principles for the diagnosis and therapeutic approach in the oncology patient, either in patients with new diagnosis or in those with recurrent disease. We made particular emphasis on the need to formulate a curative strategy, with clear and negative margins and taking into consideration the pattern of oncologic spread and biologic behavior. In cases where cure is not feasible, and in the context of a multimodal approach, palliative surgery is a valid and appropriate option. The basic principles of surgical oncology should be adopted and respected by all surgeons that treat patients with cancer. The proper adherence to these principles will guarantee better results for these patients.

Keywords : neoplasms; early detection of cancer; cancer care facilities; neoplasm staging; surgery; principles.

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