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[Surgical procedures in inoperable tumours (author's transl)]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study explores palliative surgery for inoperable tumors, focusing on balancing treatment benefits against surgical risks. It highlights conservative measures that can expand surgical options for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Palliative Care
Context:
- Management of inoperable tumors presents significant challenges.
- Palliative surgery is a key consideration when curative resection is not feasible.
- Balancing therapeutic goals with patient prognosis is crucial.
Purpose:
- To outline the fundamental surgical principles for managing inoperable tumors.
- To review various palliative surgical interventions.
- To emphasize the importance of risk-benefit assessment in palliative surgery.
Summary:
- Explores palliative surgical options including resection, debulking, bypass procedures (G.I.-tract), amputation, and disarticulation.
- Stresses the critical balance between the intended palliative effect and operative risks.
- Highlights that conservative measures can broaden the applicability of palliative surgery.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for surgical decision-making in advanced cancer.
- Aims to improve quality of life for patients with inoperable malignancies.
- Informs strategies for optimizing palliative care through surgical interventions.