Oncologic surgery in the era of drug therapy

Surgical oncology has undergone a number of tactical changes in the era of the development of drug therapy, but is still the only treatment that can cure most solid forms of cancer. Recently, surgical interventions are increasingly acquiring an individual approach to the patient. Surgical oncology is part of a multifaceted multidisciplinary team with a single philosophy in understanding the biology of tumor development, as well as the contribution of other disciplines to the treatment of cancer patients. Key words: surgical oncology, cytoreductive surgery, intraoperative chemotherapy.