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Minimally invasive surgery for solid tumors

G W Holcomb1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37212-1586, USA. whit.holcomb@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu

Seminars in Surgical Oncology
|February 16, 1999
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Minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, is expanding in adult cancer care. Its role in pediatric cancer surgery is less defined but evolving, with this review covering current applications and future potential.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques like laparoscopy and thoracoscopy are increasingly utilized in adult cancer treatment for various malignancies.
  • The application and established role of MIS in pediatric oncology remain less clear compared to adult patients.
  • Pediatric cancers often necessitate a multi-modal treatment approach, influencing surgical timing and technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature and experience with MIS in pediatric cancer patients.
  • To outline current indications and essential principles for performing MIS in children with cancer.
  • To explore potential future applications of MIS in pediatric oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of previously reported experiences with MIS in pediatric cancer surgery.

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  • Analysis of current indications for laparoscopy and thoracoscopy in pediatric oncology.
  • Discussion of general principles and operative techniques for MIS in children.

    • Main Results:

    • While MIS is established in adult cancers (pancreatic, ovarian, gastric, colon, lung, esophageal), its use in pediatric cancers is less documented.
    • The article synthesizes available data on MIS application in pediatric oncology.
    • General principles and operative techniques are discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • The use of minimally invasive surgery in pediatric cancer is an evolving field.
    • Understanding current indications and operative principles is crucial for its successful application.
    • Future advancements in technology are expected to expand the role of MIS in treating childhood cancers.