Radioimmunoguided surgery
Radioimmunoguided surgery (pronunciation: ra-di-o-im-mu-no-guid-ed sur-ger-y) is a surgical technique that uses radioactive antibodies to detect and remove cancer cells.
Etymology
The term "Radioimmunoguided surgery" is derived from three words: "Radio" which refers to radiation, "Immuno" which refers to the immune system, and "Guided surgery" which refers to the surgical procedure guided by a specific technique or tool.
Procedure
In Radioimmunoguided surgery, antibodies are tagged with a radioactive substance and injected into the patient's body. These antibodies are designed to attach to cancer cells. A device that can detect radiation is then used to find these cells during surgery. This allows the surgeon to more accurately identify and remove cancerous tissue, while sparing healthy tissue.
Related Terms
- Radioimmunoassay: A scientific method used to test substances in the body using radioactive antibodies.
- Radiolabeled Antibody: An antibody that has been tagged with a radioactive substance.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Immunology: The study of the immune system.
- Surgical Oncology: A specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of cancer.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Radioimmunoguided surgery can improve the accuracy of cancer surgery and reduce the risk of leaving behind cancerous tissue. However, it also carries risks associated with radiation exposure and may not be suitable for all patients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radioimmunoguided surgery
- Wikipedia's article - Radioimmunoguided surgery
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