nietresectable

Nietresektable is a term used in medicine, particularly in oncology, to describe a tumor that cannot be completely removed by surgery. This determination is typically made by a surgical oncologist based on several factors. These factors can include the size and location of the tumor, its proximity to vital organs or blood vessels, whether it has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized), and the patient's overall health status.

When a tumor is deemed nietresektable, it means that attempting surgical removal would carry a high risk of causing significant harm to the patient, such as damage to essential structures, incomplete removal leading to rapid recurrence, or a high likelihood of mortality during the procedure. The goal of surgery is usually to achieve complete resection, meaning all cancerous cells are removed. If this is not feasible, surgery may be considered palliative, aiming to relieve symptoms rather than cure the disease.

The classification of a tumor as nietresektable does not necessarily mean that treatment options are exhausted. Other therapeutic approaches, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy, may be employed to control the tumor's growth, shrink it to a size where it might become operable, or manage symptoms and improve quality of life. In some cases, a tumor initially considered nietresektable might become resectable after receiving neoadjuvant therapy (treatment given before surgery). The decision-making process for nietresektable tumors is complex and involves a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals.