Surgical Oncology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
CRM CRM
Circumferential resection margin; the closest distance between tumor and the surgical margin in circumferentially resected specimens.
tumor spillage
Inadvertent release of tumor cells during surgical manipulation or resection.
tumor vaccination
Immunotherapy approach using tumor-specific antigens to stimulate immune response against cancer.
Whipple procedure
Complex surgical procedure involving removal of the pancreatic head, duodenum, and parts of bile duct and stomach.
wide local excision
Surgical removal of tumor with a predetermined margin of normal tissue around the lesion.