breast surgery

Cancer surgery can be categorized by its purpose, such as curative (to remove the tumor) or preventive (to remove tissue that could become cancerous). It can also be categorized by technique, including laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and cryosurgery (using extreme cold). Other types include diagnostic, palliative, restorative, and staging surgeries. By purpose Curative surgery: Aims to remove the cancerous tumor and a margin of healthy tissue to cure the disease. Preventive surgery: Removes tissue that has not yet become cancerous but is at high risk of developing into cancer. Diagnostic surgery: Used to determine if cells are cancerous, identify the type of cancer, and find its stage. Staging surgery: A more precise form of diagnostic surgery to determine the extent to which cancer has spread. Debulking surgery: Removes as much of the tumor as possible, though not all of it. Palliative surgery: Performed at advanced stages to relieve symptoms, such as pain or discomfort, rather than cure the cancer. Supportive surgery: Similar to palliative surgery in that it is used to treat symptoms. Restorative surgery: Aims to restore the appearance or function of a body part after other cancer treatments. By technique Laparoscopic and robotic surgery: Minimally invasive techniques that use small incisions, a camera, and specialized instruments or robotic arms to remove cancerous tissue. Cryosurgery: Uses extreme cold, often with liquid nitrogen, to freeze and kill cancer cells. Mohs surgery: A specialized technique for skin cancer where thin layers of tissue are removed and examined under a microscope until no cancer cells remain. Lymphadenectomy: The removal of lymph nodes to check for cancer cells. Electrosurgery: Uses electrical currents to cut or destroy cancer cells.