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A minimally invasive approach to removing a cancer tumor in the gi tract can still be considered major surgery, in as much as, a foot or two is expected to be removed?

Q: a minimally invasive approach to removing a cancer tumor in the gi tract can still be considered major surgery, in as much as, a foot or two is expected to be removed?

: It’s really not clear what your question is here. Of course any surgery can be major, so the need to go to surgery should not be downplayed. Good luck.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It’s really not clear what your question is here. Of course any surgery can be major, so the need to go to surgery should not be downplayed. Good luck.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2023

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A member asked:

A minimally invasive approach to removing a cancer tumor in the gi tract can still be considered major surgery, in as much as, a foot or two is expected to be removed?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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