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    • Surgical Oncology
    • Palliative Care

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    • Advanced cancer presents complex challenges for patients and healthcare providers.
    • Treatment decisions in advanced cancer often involve balancing curative intent with symptom management and quality of life.
    • Surgical palliation plays a role in managing symptoms and improving patient well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the objectives of surgical palliation in advanced cancer.
    • To describe the decision-making processes involved in palliative surgery.
    • To review the incidence and outcomes associated with surgical palliation.

    Main Methods:

    • A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted.
    • Data sources included journal articles, research reports, state of the science papers, and clinical guidelines.
    • The review focused on identifying goals, decision-making, incidence, and outcomes of palliative surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Surgical palliation is a common intervention in advanced cancer care.
    • Indications for palliative surgery primarily focus on enhancing quality of life, controlling symptoms, and preventing symptom exacerbation.
    • Current evidence highlights the need for more research to guide best practices.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical palliation is a significant component of care for patients with advanced cancer.
    • The primary goals of palliative surgery are symptom relief and improved quality of life.
    • Further research is essential to develop evidence-based guidelines for palliative surgical interventions.