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'''Metastasectomy''' is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of [[metastases]], which are secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of [[cancer]]. This procedure is often used as a treatment option for patients with metastatic cancer, particularly when the metastases are limited in number and location.

== Indications ==

Metastasectomy is typically indicated for patients with a limited number of metastases that can be completely removed with surgery. The primary cancer should also be controlled or controllable. The patient's overall health status should be good enough to tolerate the surgery.

== Procedure ==

The procedure for metastasectomy varies depending on the location and number of metastases. It may involve open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as [[laparoscopy]] or [[thoracoscopy]]. The goal of the surgery is to remove all visible disease, although microscopic disease may remain.

== Outcomes ==

The outcomes of metastasectomy depend on a variety of factors, including the type and stage of the primary cancer, the number and location of metastases, and the patient's overall health. In some cases, metastasectomy can lead to long-term survival or even cure. However, in many cases, the goal of the surgery is to prolong survival and improve quality of life.

== Risks and Complications ==

As with any surgical procedure, metastasectomy carries risks, including infection, bleeding, and complications related to anesthesia. Specific complications depend on the location of the metastases. For example, lung metastasectomy can lead to pneumonia or other respiratory complications.

== See Also ==

* [[Cancer]]
* [[Metastasis]]
* [[Surgery]]

[[Category:Medical treatments]]
[[Category:Surgical procedures]]
[[Category:Cancer treatments]]

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