Surgical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic

Short Description

Surgical Oncology provides specialized surgical evaluation and treatment for cancer and tumors affecting different organs and tissues of the body. Surgical oncologists assess whether a tumor can be safely removed and develop individualized surgical plans based on the cancer type, stage, location, size and involvement of nearby structures. Surgical treatment may be used alone or combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or other cancer treatments.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of surgical oncology depends on the type and stage of cancer, surgical consultation, diagnostic imaging, pathology, laboratory testing, complexity of surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization and postoperative care required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Surgical Oncology?

Surgical Oncology is a specialized area of cancer care focused on the surgical treatment of tumors and cancers.

Surgical oncologists may evaluate and treat cancers involving:

• Breast

• Gastrointestinal tract

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Colorectal region

• Skin and soft tissues

• Other organs and tissues

The appropriate surgical approach depends on the cancer diagnosis.

Surgical Oncology Consultation

A surgical oncology consultation may include:

• Detailed medical history

• Physical examination

• Review of pathology

• Review of imaging

• Cancer staging

• Previous treatment assessment

• Surgical risk evaluation

• Discussion of treatment options

Cancer Surgery Evaluation

Specialists may determine:

• Whether surgery is appropriate

• Whether the tumor can be completely removed

• The extent of surgery required

• Whether nearby structures are involved

• Whether additional cancer treatment is needed

Tumor Removal Surgery

The primary goal of many cancer operations is to remove the tumor with an appropriate margin of surrounding tissue.

The exact procedure depends on:

• Tumor location

• Tumor size

• Cancer type

• Cancer stage

• Nearby organ involvement

Cancer Surgery and Staging

Surgery may sometimes provide important information about the extent of cancer.

Depending on the cancer, surgical evaluation may assess:

• Tumor size

• Lymph nodes

• Nearby tissues

• Other areas of disease

Lymph Node Surgery

Some cancer operations involve evaluation or removal of nearby lymph nodes.

This may help determine whether cancer has spread beyond the primary tumor.

Breast Cancer Surgery

Surgical oncology may be involved in the treatment of selected breast cancers.

Procedures may include:

• Breast-conserving surgery

• Mastectomy

• Lymph node evaluation

• Other individualized breast cancer procedures

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery

Surgical oncologists may treat selected cancers involving the gastrointestinal tract.

Treatment may involve surgery for cancers affecting:

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Colon

• Rectum

• Other gastrointestinal structures

Liver Cancer Surgery

Selected patients with liver tumors may be evaluated for surgical treatment.

Possible procedures may include:

• Liver resection

• Tumor removal

• Other specialized liver surgery

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Selected pancreatic cancers may require complex surgical treatment.

Depending on the tumor location, surgery may involve specialized pancreatic procedures and reconstruction.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Surgical oncology may provide treatment for selected colon and rectal cancers.

Surgical options may include:

• Tumor removal

• Colon resection

• Rectal surgery

• Lymph node removal

• Other specialized colorectal procedures

Skin Cancer Surgery

Certain skin cancers may require surgical removal.

Treatment depends on:

• Cancer type

• Tumor size

• Location

• Depth

• Extent of disease

Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery

Surgical oncology may evaluate tumors involving muscles, connective tissues and other soft tissues.

Treatment may require removal of the tumor with appropriate surrounding tissue.

Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Selected cancer operations may be performed using minimally invasive techniques.

These approaches may include:

• Laparoscopic surgery

• Robotic-assisted surgery

• Other minimally invasive techniques

The appropriate approach depends on the cancer and patient's anatomy.

Open Cancer Surgery

Some complex cancers require traditional open surgery.

Open surgery may be appropriate when:

• Tumors are large

• Disease involves multiple structures

• Complex reconstruction is required

• Minimally invasive surgery is not suitable

Complex Cancer Surgery

Complex tumors may require multidisciplinary surgical planning.

Treatment may involve collaboration between:

• Surgical oncologists

• Medical oncologists

• Radiation oncologists

• Radiologists

• Pathologists

• Other surgical specialists

Neoadjuvant Cancer Treatment

Some patients receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other systemic treatment before surgery.

Potential goals may include:

• Shrinking the tumor

• Improving surgical options

• Treating microscopic cancer

• Assessing treatment response

Adjuvant Cancer Treatment

Additional treatment may be recommended after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

Depending on the cancer, this may include:

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Targeted therapy

• Hormonal therapy

Postoperative Cancer Care

After surgery, patients may require:

• Pain management

• Wound care

• Nutrition support

• Monitoring for complications

• Pathology review

• Follow-up imaging

• Additional cancer treatment

Cancer Surgery Recovery

Recovery depends on:

• Type of surgery

• Cancer location

• Surgical complexity

• Overall health

• Additional cancer treatments

Patients may receive individualized recovery and activity guidance.

Cancer Surgery Second Opinion

Patients who have been advised to undergo cancer surgery may seek a surgical oncology second opinion.

Specialists may review:

• Pathology reports

• Biopsy results

• CT scans

• MRI scans

• PET scans

• Previous surgical recommendations

• Cancer staging information

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant cancer records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• Pathology reports

• Biopsy reports

• CT scans

• MRI scans

• PET scans

• Previous surgical reports

• Chemotherapy records

• Radiation records

• Laboratory results

• Current medication list

Benefits of Specialized Surgical Oncology

Specialized surgical oncology may help:

• Evaluate tumors for surgical treatment

• Remove cancerous tumors

• Evaluate lymph nodes

• Treat selected localized cancers

• Provide minimally invasive cancer surgery

• Perform complex cancer operations

• Coordinate surgery with other cancer treatments

• Provide surgical second opinions

• Develop individualized cancer treatment plans

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Surgical Oncology?

Cleveland Clinic provides multidisciplinary cancer care involving surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and other specialists.

Depending on the cancer diagnosis, surgical treatment can be integrated with systemic therapy, radiation therapy and other appropriate cancer-care services.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost of surgical oncology depends on the type and complexity of cancer surgery and the level of postoperative care required.

Potential costs may include:

• Surgical oncology consultation

• Diagnostic imaging

• Pathology

• Laboratory testing

• Cancer surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Intensive care when required

• Medications

• Postoperative care

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up consultations

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's individual treatment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What cancers can surgical oncology treat?

Surgical oncology may treat selected cancers involving the breast, gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum, skin, soft tissues and other organs.

2. Is cancer surgery always required?

No. Whether surgery is appropriate depends on the cancer type, stage, location, spread and overall treatment plan.

3. Can cancer surgery be combined with chemotherapy or radiation?

Yes. Some patients receive chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy or other treatments before or after surgery.

4. Can I get a second opinion before cancer surgery?

Yes. A surgical oncologist can review pathology, imaging, staging information and the proposed surgical plan.

5. How much does surgical oncology cost?

Price is available on request. The final cost depends on the type of cancer surgery, anesthesia, hospitalization, pathology and postoperative care required.

Product Details

Product Name: Surgical Oncology

Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Brand: Cleveland Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Oncology & Cancer Care

Service Type: Surgical Oncology

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA