Care for cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment

Various types of surgeries may be used to treat cancer. Researchers are still studying new methods. Other cancer surgeries include:

• Cryosurgery: This technique uses a very cold substance, such as liquid nitrogen spray or a cold probe, to freeze and destroy cancer cells.
• Electrosurgery: An electric current is used to kill cancer cells in this type of surgery.
• Laser Surgery: Laser light is used to shrink or remove cancer cells.
• Mohs Surgery: This technique removes cancer layer by layer. After each thin layer is removed, it is examined under a microscope for signs of cancer. This process is repeated until all cancerous layers are removed. Mohs surgery is used to treat cancers of sensitive areas of the skin, such as around the eyes.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: This type of surgery involves making small incisions in the body rather than one large incision. A small camera and surgical tools are inserted through the incisions. The camera displays what it sees on a screen, and the surgeon uses it to guide the tools to remove cancer cells. Smaller incisions help the patient recover faster and reduce potential complications after surgery.
• Robotic Surgery: In robotic surgery, the surgeon sits away from the operating table and watches a 3D image of the area being operated on. The surgeon uses control buttons to guide the robot in moving the surgical tools for the procedure. Robotic surgery helps surgeons perform operations in areas that are hard to reach and can lead to faster recovery and fewer complications.
• Natural Orifice Surgery: This method involves performing surgery on abdominal organs without making a surgical incision in the skin. Surgical tools are inserted through natural body openings, such as the mouth, rectum, or vagina. This technique is a new type of surgery that may reduce risks such as infection, pain, and other post-surgical problems.