Oncology Surgery

Surgical intervention in cancer treatment is one of the most fundamental and decisive methods, from the diagnosis of the disease to the removal of the tumor from the body. At MN Medical International, we offer our patients the safest treatment pathways through “organ-preserving” and “minimally invasive” approaches within the discipline of Oncology Surgery.

What is Oncology Surgery?

Oncology surgery is a specialized field that covers the surgical removal of cancerous tissues or tumors, staging, and, in some cases, the clearing of surrounding lymph nodes to prevent the spread of the disease. It aims not only to remove the tumor but also to ensure functional recovery while preserving the patient’s quality of life.

Primary Goals of Surgical Intervention

Oncology surgery plays different roles at various stages of the cancer journey:

• Diagnosis and Staging: Taking a biopsy from suspicious tissue and confirming how far the disease has spread.

• Curative Surgery: The complete removal of the tumor along with a margin of healthy surrounding tissue (especially in early stages).

• Debulking (Cytoreduction): When the entire tumor cannot be removed, reducing the mass as much as possible to increase the success of radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

• Palliative Surgery: Improving the patient’s comfort by relieving symptoms such as pain or obstruction caused by cancer.

Advanced Surgical Technologies and Our Approaches

Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery:

Thanks to these methods performed with small incisions instead of open surgery:

• Risk of blood loss and infection is minimized.
• Post-operative pain is reduced.
• Our patients can return to their daily lives and start additional treatments (chemotherapy/radiotherapy) much sooner.

Organ-Preserving Surgery:

With our modern oncological approaches, we aim to protect the functions of the relevant organ to the maximum extent while clearing the tumor. This approach is vital for the patient’s quality of life, especially in breast, colon, and soft tissue tumors.

Multidisciplinary Council Decision:

Before every surgical procedure; our surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists come together to decide on the “most accurate timing and technique” tailored to the individual.

Post-Operative Follow-up and Support

Surgical operation is not the end of treatment but an important step in the recovery process:

• Rapid Rehabilitation: Restoring mobility after surgery with our expert physiotherapists.

• Pathological Examination: Clarifying the next treatment steps (medication/radiation) through detailed analysis of the removed tissues.

• Uninterrupted Communication: 24/7 support for wound care and general health monitoring after discharge.