Can minimally invasive surgery remove the tumor completely?

Minimally invasive surgery can remove a tumor completely. It can be judged by combining many factors.

If the tumor is benign, and the tumor growth location is relatively safe, and it is far away from blood vessels and nerves, minimally invasive surgery can usually remove it completely. Minimally invasive surgery uses endoscopic technology, which has the advantages of small wound, light pain, and fast recovery. At the same time, endoscope has the effect of magnifying the diseased tissue, which helps doctors to observe and remove the tumor more clearly.

If the tumor is malignant, especially if the tumor growth location is special, and it causes invasion to the surrounding large blood vessels and nerves, minimally invasive surgery may not be able to completely remove it. This is because the malignant tumor is highly invasive, and may be accompanied by lymph node metastasis, which requires a wider surgical resection range. In some cases, traditional open surgery may be more suitable.

In addition, the success of minimally invasive surgery depends on the experience and skills of the doctor. Mature minimally invasive surgeons can use advanced equipment such as high-definition cameras and magnifying glasses to better detect and remove the tumor and protect normal tissues.