Oncologic surgery
Operations discussed when cancer, or a strong suspicion of cancer, is the question. Surgery is one part of care, not the whole of it.
Breast cancer surgery
The operation is planned around the tumour, the breast and the lymph nodes. Reconstruction, if it is discussed, is a separate decision.
Colorectal cancer surgery
The operation concerns a tumour of the colon or rectum. A stoma is sometimes part of the plan and is explained before travel, not discovered on the ward as a surprise.