Oncologic Surgery Glossary

The surgical defect or space remaining after tumor removal, often relevant for radiation therapy planning.

Systematic evaluation of the distance between tumor and surgical cutting edge to ensure adequate cancer clearance.

Surgical fusion of a joint following tumor resection, typically in bone and soft tissue sarcoma surgery.

A surgical approach proceeding from the organ toward its vascular supply, opposite to the normal anatomic flow direction...

Progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function that impacts surgical outcomes and treatment tolerance in cancer p...

Planned surgical re-exploration performed after initial treatment to assess treatment response and detect residual disea...

The first lymph node that receives lymphatic drainage from a primary tumor site.

The marking and labeling of surgical specimens to maintain anatomical orientation for pathological examination.

Process of extracting resected tissue from the operative field while maintaining specimen integrity and preventing tumor...

A protective containment device used to remove surgical specimens during minimally invasive procedures without contamina...

Intraoperative assessment and documentation of cancer extent to determine accurate tumor stage.

Body's inflammatory response to severe physiological stress, often following major oncologic surgery.

Foreign body reaction to retained surgical material, typically gauze or sponges left in the operative field.

Natural anatomic boundaries between different tissue types that guide surgical dissection and tumor removal strategies.

Standardized cancer classification system based on tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis presence.

The anatomical location from which a tumor has been surgically removed, often marked for radiation therapy planning.

The practice of obtaining tissue specimens from the surgical cavity after tumor removal to assess for residual disease.

Structured case discussion format used in multidisciplinary oncology meetings to determine optimal treatment plans.

The fibrous tissue layer that may surround certain tumors, creating a natural boundary between malignant tissue and norm...

Variability in cellular characteristics within a single tumor or between different tumor sites in the same patient.

A compressed layer of normal tissue and reactive fibrous material surrounding certain tumors, often mistaken for a true...

Inadvertent dissemination of cancer cells during surgical manipulation, potentially causing local or distant recurrence.

Inadvertent release of tumor cells during surgical manipulation, potentially leading to local recurrence or metastasis.

Duration from surgical treatment until evidence of tumor recurrence or progression is detected.