Track: Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology

The Surgical Oncology session will explore the transformative advancements in cancer surgery, emphasizing innovative techniques and interdisciplinary approaches to improve outcomes for patients. This session will highlight key developments in tumor management, personalized care, and the integration of surgery with other treatment modalities.

Surgical Paradigms in Oncologic Care, this segment will highlight pioneering surgical approaches that redefine oncologic care, emphasizing precision, safety, and enhanced patient outcomes. Discussions will center on advanced robotic-assisted procedures, fluorescence-guided surgery, and image-guided techniques that empower surgeons to achieve complete tumor excision while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. The session will also address the integration of technology and real-time data to refine intraoperative decision-making, enabling surgeons to tackle complex cases with greater confidence and success.

Tumor Resection Techniques, this segment will examine innovative tumor resection strategies, emphasizing methods that maximize surgical precision while minimizing recurrence risks. Topics will include en bloc resection, margin assessment tools, and techniques for complex or hard-to-reach tumors. The discussion will focus on how these advancements improve patient survival and quality of life.

Personalized Oncology, the integration of personalized medicine in surgical oncology is transforming patient care by tailoring treatments based on genetic profiles, tumor characteristics, and individual health conditions. This session will explore how genetic testing, biomarkers, and molecular profiling are used to guide surgical decisions and complement other therapies, ensuring more effective and targeted treatment plans.

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, increasingly relies on the collaboration of multidisciplinary teams comprising surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists. This discussion will highlight the importance of coordinated care in creating comprehensive treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient. The session will include case studies demonstrating the success of collaborative approaches in improving outcomes.

Role of Chemotherapy and Radiation in Surgery, this session will delve into the synergy between surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy in managing cancer. Topics will include neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, their role in shrinking tumors for easier surgical removal, and post-surgical treatments to prevent recurrence. Attendees will gain insights into the timing, dosage, and integration of these therapies with surgical intervention.

Challenges in Metastatic Cancer Surgery, managing metastatic cancer presents unique surgical challenges, including balancing patient quality of life with the potential benefits of surgery. This session will address strategies for selecting candidates for metastasectomy, innovative techniques for difficult cases, and the integration of surgery with systemic therapies to optimize outcomes. Discussions will include overcoming barriers in surgical treatment for patients with advanced disease.