Study shows safest method for prostate cancer biopsies
The Gale and Graham Wright Prostate Centre at North York General Hospital (NYGH) is advancing…
Browsing: Surgical oncology
New brain tumour imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom
A novel imaging technique that uses a synthesised form of scorpion venom to light up…
New guideline decreases breast cancer re-operation rates
A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making a difference…
Improved procedure for cancer-related erectile dysfunction
Melbourne surgeons have modified a minimally invasive technique to help men regain erectile function lost…
New evidence about why clear margins in breast cancer surgery are such good news
When a breast cancer tumour is removed with no signs of cancer left behind, it’s…
AACR 2019: Surgery associated with increased survival for patients with HER2-positive stage 4 breast cancer
Surgery was associated with higher survival rates for patients with HER2-positive (HER2 ) stage 4…
Treatment guidelines for breast implant-associated lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
The use of textured breast implants during augmentation or reconstructive surgery can slightly increase a…
Liver cancer: Discovery of new biomarker for liver dysfunction following partial hepatectomy
Postoperative liver dysfunction (failure) is the most serious complication that can occur following liver resection…
Sperm quality unaffected by one course of chemotherapy for early testicular cancer
Men with early-stage testicular cancer can safely receive one course of chemotherapy or radiotherapy after…
Prostate cancer patients believe robotic surgery is superior – despite limited evidence
An Australian-first study by a team at UNSW Medicine, the Ingham Institute and South Western…