Surgeons commonly encounter aborted cancer surgeries, which occur due to unresectable or metastasized tumors. However, little is known about how to effectively manage the unique needs of these patients. A survey of 190 surgeons revealed that aborted cancer surgeries occur in approximately 7% of cases, with occult metastases and unresectability being the primary causes. While surgeons feel comfortable addressing surgical and treatment-related concerns, they often struggle with addressing psychosocial and symptom-control needs. Improved care coordination and patient-centered approaches are needed to effectively manage these patients.
Journal Article by Lopez-Aguiar AG, Sarna A (…) Cloyd JM et 7 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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