Surgical removal of lung cancer can be ineffective in halting the disease because the cancer may have already spread beyond the primary tumor site at the time of diagnosis, leading to metastasis in other organs. Additionally, lung cancer can be aggressive and may have microscopic disease that is not detectable during surgery. Even after removal, there is a risk of recurrence, particularly if cancer cells remain or if the tumor was not completely resected. Moreover, lung cancer often presents late, making surgical intervention less effective as a standalone treatment.
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two cavities or vessels in the body. They are usually caused by a disease, for example Crohn's disease. Their treatment can be complicated.
Aneurysmectomy is surgical removal of an aneurysm.
Myectomy is surgical removal of a muscle.
the surgical removal of a cataract-clouded lens
Mastectomy is surgical removal of the whole breast. Lumpectomy is surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue.
The medical term for the surgical removal of half of the colon is "hemicolectomy." It is a procedure that involves removing a portion of the colon to treat conditions such as colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
Proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon and rectum.
The surgical removal of the breast is called a mastectomy.
Angiectomy is the removal of all or part of a blood vessel. Arteriectomy (ar-teh-ree-ECK-toh-mee) is the surgical removal of part of an artery. (artieri means artery and -ectomy means surgical removal). Phlebectomy is the surgical removal of veins.venectomy
The surgical removal of the spleen is called a splenectomy.Splenectomy.Spleenectomy.
Labyrinthectomy is surgical removal of the labyrinth.
Labyrinthectomy is surgical removal of the labyrinth.