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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?
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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.
Answered 5/29/2023
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