What is Pediatric Oncology (Child Cancer Surgery)?
Pediatric oncology or childhood cancer surgery involves the surgical removal of benign or malignant tumors seen in the period from infancy to adolescence, biopsy processes, and planning the surgical leg of the treatment. In Adana, Assoc. Prof. İlknur Banlı Cesur, acts with a multidisciplinary approach in oncological surgical processes.
Childhood cancers are completely different from adult cancers in terms of biology and response to treatment. A pediatric surgeon's approach to an oncological case; should aim to both remove the tumor completely and minimize damage to the child's development by preserving vital organ functions. In this process, we work in full coordination with pediatric oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.
Main Childhood Tumors Treated Surgically
The main oncological conditions for which we manage surgical intervention and follow-up processes in our clinic are as follows:
- Wilms tumor surgery
- Neuroblastoma surgery
- Teratoma surgeries
- Liver tumor surgeries
- Soft tissue tumor surgeries
- Intra-abdominal and retroperitoneal mass surgeries
Holistic Treatment Approach
Cancer treatment does not only consist of surgery.
- Treatment planning with council decisions
- Tumor reduction with preoperative chemotherapy
- Advanced surgical resection techniques
- Strict follow-up protocols for monitoring recurrences
Port Catheter Application
It is a method applied to protect the vascular access of children receiving chemotherapy and to increase their comfort.
- Permanent vascular access placed under the skin
- Does not prevent children from playing games
- Facilitates blood collection and drug administration processes
- A short-term procedure in experienced hands
We Proceed with Hope and Science
The most important factor in pediatric oncology cases is to reach the right center and specialist without losing time. We combine the latest surgical technologies and our compassionate approach in the struggle of our children in Adana and the surrounding region against cancer. Remember, the success rate of childhood tumors with modern surgical and oncological treatments is quite high.
No, many of the masses felt or detected on imaging in children are benign cysts or tumors. However, the differential diagnosis of any mass must be made by a pediatric surgeon and confirmed by biopsy if necessary.
This depends on the size of the surgery performed and the general health status of the child. Generally, after simple biopsies, children can gradually return to their social lives the next day, and after major tumor surgeries within 1 week.