Preoperative evaluation of the oncology patient.
This review focuses on the unique perioperative concerns of patients with cancer undergoing surgery. Importantly, not all surgical procedures are intended as cures: some patients who have cancer also undergo surgery for noncancer issues. Also, many of these patients have undergone prior chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy that can introduce perioperative concerns. These previous treatments, unique to patients with cancer, can adversely affect their cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine systems. This article also summarizes many important effects of a wide variety of chemotherapy agents in use today.
Sahai
Sunil K
SK
Department of General Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Treatment, and Emergency Care, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1465, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Zalpour
Ali
A
Rozner
Marc A
MA
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents