Surgery
Surgery
Surgery is the primary treatment for many types of cancer, especially if the disease is localized to one area of the body. Surgery also can confirm a diagnosis, determine how far a person's cancer has advanced, relieve side effects or ease pain. Thanks to new and more sophisticated techniques, surgeons are able to achieve remarkable results. Inpatient and outpatient surgical suites are equipped for the most advanced surgical procedures, including da Vinci robotic, video and computer guided, microscopic, and laser surgeries along with traditional surgery.
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