what is radical surgery definition
Etymology: L, radix, root; Gk, cheirourgia, surgery. surgery that is usually extensive and complex and intended to correct a severe health threat such as a rapidly growing cancer. See also radical dissection. Surgery consisting of major excision or restructuring of a body region; RS is most often used aggressive or advanced cancer Examples 'Heroic' operationsâeg, forequarter amputation, hindquarter amputation, hemipelvectomy, 'Commando' operationâradical neck. See Heroic surgery. Cf Palliative surgery.