Resections
Resection is the surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or structure. It is used to treat cancer and benign disease, relieve symptoms, restore function, or obtain diagnostic tissue. Resections may be performed with curative intent, for palliation, or for diagnostic purposes.
Types include anatomical resections, which remove an entire anatomical unit along its natural borders; and nonanatomical
Planning involves imaging, biopsy, and assessment of margins and nodes. Oncologic resections aim for tumor-free margins
Outcomes depend on disease type, stage, and margin status. Resections carry risks such as bleeding, infection,