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Surgery
Surgery is one of the primary treatments for cancer. At Gustave Roussy, it draws on the expertise of specialized surgeons, cutting-edge technologies, and a multidisciplinary approach to provide each patient with the strategy best suited to their situation.
Each year, our teams perform procedures ranging from the most routine to the most complex surgeries, all with the same goal: to effectively treat the disease while preserving function and quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
What is oncologic surgery?
Cancer surgery involves removing a tumor or certain tissues affected by the disease. Depending on the type of cancer and its stage, it may be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies.
Surgical techniques have advanced significantly in recent years. Today, they allow for procedures that are increasingly precise, less invasive, and better tailored to each patient’s needs.
Key Takeaways
Each case is discussed during a multidisciplinary team meeting to determine the most appropriate treatment strategy. Surgeons work closely with oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and supportive care professionals.
Your Experience in the Operating Room
Operating Room: Your Experience
Discover the different stages of a surgical procedure through this video series produced by the teams at Gustave Roussy.
Surgery Is Becoming More and More Precise
Whenever possible, the teams prioritize minimally invasive approaches that limit the size of incisions, reduce postoperative pain, and promote a faster recovery.
Some procedures may be combined with reconstructive techniques designed to restore tissue, preserve function, and improve quality of life.
Robotic surgery makes it possible to perform complex procedures with a very high degree of precision and to expand the possibilities of minimally invasive surgery across several medical specialties.
Surgical Specialties
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Breast Surgery
Surgical management of breast cancer, breast-conserving techniques, breast reconstruction, and surgical innovations.
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DELIA
Délia, your online assistant who is here to answer all your questions before and after your breast surgery.
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ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Treatment of head and neck cancers, with a particular focus on preserving function and reconstruction.
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Oncological Visceral Surgery
Treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, peritoneal cancers, rare tumors, and abdominal sarcomas.
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Sarcoma Surgery
Cancer reconstruction and reconstructive surgery aimed at preserving function and quality of life.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Cancer reconstruction and reconstructive surgery aimed at preserving function and quality of life.
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Gynecological Surgery
Treatment of gynecologic cancers, with special expertise in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and fertility preservation.
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Thyroid Surgery
Specialized care for thyroid nodules and cancers, including complex and recurrent cases.
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Robotic Surgery
An overview of the robot-assisted technologies developed at Gustave Roussy across several surgical specialties.
Multidisciplinary care
At Gustave Roussy, surgery is part of a coordinated care pathway involving surgeons, cancer specialists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and supportive care teams.
This collaboration allows us to offer each patient personalized treatment that takes into account the disease, associated treatments, the patient’s expectations, and their quality of life.
Gustave Roussy's Expertise
The surgical teams at Gustave Roussy are actively involved in the development of new surgical techniques, particularly in the fields of robot-assisted surgery, reconstruction, intraoperative imaging, and minimally invasive surgery.
This expertise is complemented by extensive clinical research and innovation, all with a consistent goal: to offer treatments that are increasingly effective and less invasive.