Oncoplastic & palliative surgery is a combined surgical approach used in cancer care to both remove tumors effectively and improve the patientβs quality of life. Oncoplastic surgery focuses on complete cancer removal while simultaneously reconstructing the affected area to maintain or restore appearance and function. Palliative surgery, on the other hand, is performed in advanced or incurable cancers to relieve symptoms such as pain, obstruction, bleeding, or difficulty in eating and breathing. Together, these procedures aim to provide both disease control and comfort-focused care depending on the patientβs stage and condition.
Oncoplastic surgery integrates cancer removal with reconstructive techniques to ensure that patients achieve the best possible functional and aesthetic outcomes after tumor excision.
Palliative surgery is designed for patients with advanced cancer where cure may not be possible, focusing on improving comfort, reducing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life through targeted surgical interventions.