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What is
Neoplasm Excision?
Neoplasm excision, more commonly known as
tumor removal, is a surgical procedure to
remove an abnormal growth.
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Effects
of Neoplasm Excision
Neoplasm excision is used to remove tumors
for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Candidates
for Neoplasm Excision
Tumors can occur in both males and females,
young or old. Some tumors may be more common
in one sex than the other, and some vary
with diet, environment and genetic risk
factors. This procedure is recommended for
those who have tumors.
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Your
Consultation
Before any surgical procedure, patients
would have to undergo specific tests or
examinations before surgery to obtain a
successful surgical outcome. The doctor will
review your medical history and medical
conditions. Specific diseases, illnesses,
allergies and current medications need to be
evaluated by the doctor.
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The Neoplasm Excision
Procedure
When surgical removal has been decided, a
surgeon will remove the whole tumor, taking
with it a large section of the surrounding
normal tissue. The healthy tissue will be
taken out to lessen the risk of possible
seeding.
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Recovery
The patient has to undergo necessary
retesting and periodical examinations to
ensure that a tumor has not reformed after
total removal.
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Risks
Every tumor removal surgery has certain
risks that are inherent to the procedure.
Misdiagnosing a cancer is one of the major
risks if an inadequate sample was procured
during biopsy, or if the tumor was not
properly located. There is also a chance of
infection of the surgical site, excessive
bleeding or injury to nearby tissues. The
possibility of metastasis and seeding are
other risks that have to be considered in
consultation with an oncologist.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q:
What
is a
neoplasm?
A:
A
neoplasm or a tumor is a tissue composed of cells that grow
in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, such as
cell reproduction is equal to cell death. Feedback controls
limit cell division after a particular number of cells has
developed, allowing for tissue repair but not expansion.
Tumor cells are not so responsive to these restraints and
can multiply to the point where they disrupt tissue
architecture, distort the flow of nutrients, and do damage.
Q: When
is it necessary to have surgery?
A:
Surgical intervention is necessary when pain persists or
deformity occurs. It can often help alleviate pain, reduce
deformity, and/or restore the function of that particular
body part.
Q: What
should I do after surgery?
A:
To
guarantee a rapid and uneventful recovery, it is important
to carefully follow your doctor’s advice and post-operative
instructions.
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