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* [[reconstructive surgery]]
* preventive (prophylactic) surgery.<ref>[https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/how-surgery-is-used-for-cancer.html How Surgery Is Used for Cancer] American Cancer Society.</ref>
 
==Surgical oncology Techniques==
Newer surgical techniques are less invasive, use different types of surgical instruments, and lead to less pain and shorter recovery times. The most effective surgical oncology techniques are:
* [[laser surgery]]
* cryosurgery
* [[electrosurgery]]
* [[radiofrequency]] ablation
* [[mohs surgery]]
* [[laparoscopic surgery]]
* thoracoscopic surgery
* [[robotic surgery]] and other forms of surgery.<ref>[https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/surgery/special-surgical-techniques.html Special Surgical Techniques] American Cancer Society.</ref>
 
==Books==