Surgical Oncology in 2025: Challenges, Innovations, and the Road Ahead for Young Surgical Oncologists.

The article focuses on the evolving role of surgical oncology in the context of increasingly complex cancer care, emphasizing the integration of multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic surgery. Surgical oncologists are now expected to n...

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Publicado en:Current Oncology Vol. 32; no. 9; pp. 478 - 481
Autores principales: Kleeff, Jörg, Rebelo, Artur
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: MDPI Sep2025
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:The article focuses on the evolving role of surgical oncology in the context of increasingly complex cancer care, emphasizing the integration of multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic surgery. Surgical oncologists are now expected to not only perform intricate procedures but also contribute to treatment algorithms and research, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with other oncology specialties. Recent studies highlighted in the article discuss the importance of prehabilitation, the relationship between metabolic health and cancer risk, and the potential of AI in decision-making within multidisciplinary tumor boards. The future of surgical oncology is portrayed as requiring a hybrid skill set that combines specialized knowledge with generalist adaptability, particularly in managing complex malignancies.