Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

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Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

Laparoscopic cancer surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to remove cancerous tumors through small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments. It reduces pain, scarring, and recovery time compared to traditional open surgery.

Recovery Timeline

  • Hospital Stay: Typically 1–3 days
  • Initial Recovery: 2–3 weeks
  • Full Recovery: 4–6 weeks
  • Return to Work: Often within 2–4 weeks  

Diet and Lifestyle

  • Start with liquids, gradually moving to soft foods
  • No smoking or alcohol
  • Stay hydrated

  • Low-fat, high-protein meals to support healing

Diagnostic Tests

  • Blood Tests
  • Imaging Tests
  • Endoscopy or Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound or EUS

Treatment

  • Surgery Only
  • Surgery + Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Post-Surgical Surveillance

Surgical Options

  • Laparoscopic Tumor Resection: Removal of tumors using minimally invasive tools.
  • Laparoscopic Staging Surgery – Helps assess cancer spread.
  • Laparoscopic Biopsy – To obtain tissue for diagnosis.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

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Unexplained weight loss

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Abdominal or pelvic pain

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Blood in stool or urine

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Tumors found on scans


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