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Surgical oncology

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Surgical oncology is a specialized field of academic medicine and research dedicated to the application of surgical principles for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of malignant neoplasms (cancers). This interdisciplinary field investigates the efficacy and optimization of surgical techniques for tumor excision, staging, and reconstruction, considering tumor biology and integration with other therapeutic modalities. Its significance lies in its foundational role in curative and palliative cancer care and its ongoing research into novel surgical approaches aimed at improving oncological outcomes, functional recovery, and patient quality of life.

Top Authors

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MF

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

FM

Vita-Salute San Raffaele University

SF

Medical University of Vienna

KK

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

VW

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Top Institutions

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Mayo Clinic

Rochester, United States

Boston, United States

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States