Perioperative care of the oncology patient.
Cancer patients are often at high risk for perioperative complications because of preexisting conditions, the magnitude of surgery, and the use of aggressive multimodality treatment. It is essential to identify risk factors preoperatively, correct any deficits, and monitor organ dysfunction. During the perioperative period prophylaxis and surveillance for cardiopulmonary, hematologic, and septic complications should minimize morbidity and mortality. Finally, nutritional support should be given to malnourished patients undergoing extensive operative procedures.
Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia 19104.
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D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents