Tumor debulking
Tumor Debulking
Tumor debulking (pronounced: too-mor dee-bul-king) is a surgical procedure aimed at removing part of a malignant tumor when removing the entire tumor might cause damage to an organ or the body.
Etymology
The term 'debulking' is derived from the English words 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'bulk' meaning 'mass or volume'. It is a term used in medical parlance to describe the reduction of tumor size or load.
Procedure
Tumor debulking is often used in the management of advanced cancer cases where a complete removal of the tumor is not possible or might be harmful. The procedure involves the surgical removal of a significant portion of the tumor, which can help to alleviate symptoms, improve the patient's quality of life, and may make other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy more effective.
Related Terms
- Cytoreductive Surgery: This is another term for tumor debulking. It refers to a surgical procedure to remove as much of the tumor as possible.
- Palliative Care: This is a type of care that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients. Tumor debulking can be a part of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer.
- Neoplasm: This is an abnormal growth of tissue, and it is another term for a tumor. Neoplasms can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- Oncology: This is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A doctor who specializes in oncology is known as an oncologist.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tumor debulking
- Wikipedia's article - Tumor debulking
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