Treatment for most of the cancers involves not only medicinal treatment but also surgical and radiation approach as well for a better clinical outcome and patient’s longevity. Despite the advances in medical and radiation oncology, surgery is still the only modality with the potential to cure most solid cancers.

Surgical oncology is the cancer treatment modality that employs a surgical approach to treat cancer. The tumor or the cancerous tissue is removed surgically to prevent its further growth and spread within the body. Surgery can be indicated alone or in combination with other cancer treatment modalities like chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.