A type of surgery for cancers that can be accessed through the nasal cavity. Tissue is removed using an endoscope and no surgical cuts need to be made.

A surgical technique that involves several small cuts instead of one large cut on the abdomen. Also called keyhole or laparoscopic surgery….

Surgery to rebuild an area of the body that has been damaged….

Surgery done using a computer to guide the surgeon….

…quality of surgery for partial gastrectomy. Contact: Peter Baade Reference: Tian K, Baade P, Aitken J, Narendra A, Smithers M. Procedure-specific outcomes following gastrectomy for cancer compared by hospital-volume and service-capability. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2021. doi: 10.1111/ans.17132. Read more…

In a world first trial Australian researchers have found robotic surgery for prostate cancer is no more effective than open prostatectomy at 12 weeks after surgery, contrary to widespread clinical advice. Robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer has been rapidly adopted…

A specialised surgical procedure for removing skin cancers little by little until only healthy cells remain. Also called microscopically controlled excision….

The removal of some lymph nodes in the armpit, to check whether cancer has spread.

The use of an intense light beam (a laser) that works like a knife to cut or remove tissue.

…short video to celebrate, some of you might even remember these editions from the past, we hope you enjoy it! https://cancerqld.blob.core.windows.net/site/content/uploads/2018/03/VVvideo.mp4   Your voice In last month’s edition we asked you to tell us your ‘Why’ – here are your…