Principles of Cancer Surgery III: The Cancer Operation

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Surgery 101
Principles of Cancer Surgery III: The Cancer Operation

In this episode Dr Jonathan White discusses the cancer operation. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

  • explain the importance of deciding on resectability and goals of surgery
  • list the key parts of a cancer operation
  • explain the use of frozen section and outline the concept of R0, R1 and R2 resection
  • describe a typical post-operative discussion with the patient having cancer surgery

Running time 13:15