Can Robotics Cancer Surgery Remove All Cancer? Understanding Recurrence and Follow-Up
You have visited an oncologist for cancer evaluation and have been advised to undergo robotic cancer surgery as the next step. Naturally, the first thought that comes to your mind is will this remove all the cancer from my body? Robotics cancer surgery is highly advanced and precise. Still, before you proceed with the surgical process, your surgical team will share all details about the procedure and expectations to ensure you know what you are getting into. Knowing this helps you set realistic expectations and reduces unnecessary fear. What Does “Removing All Cancer” Actually Mean? When surgeons operate, their goal is complete tumour removal with clear surgical margins. This means no visible cancer is left behind, and the tissue edges tested under a microscope show no malignant cells. During robotics cancer surgery, high-definition 3D vision and robotic arms are used by the surgeons, which allows finer dissection of the tumour from its location. This is especially helpful when the tu...