Metastasectomy indications — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What surgical procedure involves the en bloc removal of the head/neck of the pancreas, proximal duodenum, and gallbladder?_____

Answer: Whipple procedure

Flashcard 2: EF < _____% and MI within _____ months are absolute contraindications to non-cardiac surgery

Answer: 35

Extra:  https://onlinemeded.org/spa/surgery?ref=anki 

Flashcard 3: Which complication of *Aspergillus fumigatus* infection typically requires surgical resection in addition to medical therapy?

Answer: Aspergilloma

Extra: Aspergillomas (fungus balls) develop in pre-existing lung cavities (e.g., from tuberculosis). Surgery is indicated for symptomatic patients, particularly those with massive hemoptysis, as systemic antifungals have poor penetration into the fungal ball.

Flashcard 4: If prostatic adenocarcinoma has not metastasized (i.e. local disease), it may be treated with _____

Answer: prostatectomy

Flashcard 5: Herniated contents may be at risk for _____, which is the inability to reduce contents back into the abdomen/pelvis

Answer: incarceration

Flashcard 6: Meningiomas are treated with _____ and/or radiosurgery

Answer: resection

Flashcard 7: A _____ is required to confirm the presence of prostatic adenocarcinoma (cannot use PSA levels alone)

Answer: prostatic biopsy