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Four dr's consulted say 50-75% chance husband has malig tumor on appendix 5x2cm. poss pmp. who is best for surgery? gen surg, colorectal, or onc surg?
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A: General surgeon will be sufficient with good technical skills and experience
Answered 4/16/2016
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Who does regularly: Both Gen Sur and Colorectal surgeons perform surgery routinely and well versed in treating appendicular masses , let him choose the one he feels comfortable with . It is not a complex surgery , a low risk procedure Good Luck
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