EVALUATION OF LONG-TERM RESULTS OF ONCOLOGICAL SURGERY

Abstract

Evaluating the long-term results of cancer surgery plays a crucial role in understanding the effectiveness and challenges faced by patients undergoing this type of procedure. Understanding patient survival, cancer recurrence, postoperative quality of life, and surgical complications is essential to improving care and outcomes for this population. In this context, the systematic literature review emerges as a valuable tool for synthesizing and analyzing the available evidence on this topic. Objective: The objective of this systematic literature review is to investigate and synthesize the available evidence on the long-term outcomes of cancer surgery, including patient survival, cancer recurrence, postoperative quality of life and surgical complications. Methodology: This review followed the guidelines of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist. Searches were carried out in the PubMed, Scielo and Web of Science databases, using the descriptors "oncological surgery", "long-term results", "survival", "cancer recurrence" and "quality of life". Articles published in the last 10 years were considered. Inclusion criteria: Studies that investigated patients undergoing oncological surgery and evaluated long-term results, including survival, cancer recurrence and quality of life, were included. Studies with representative samples and robust methodology were preferentially selected. Exclusion criteria: Studies with small samples, case reports and studies that do not specifically address the long-term results of oncological surgery were excluded. Studies without access to the full text were also excluded. Results: The results of this systematic review highlight the importance of patient survival, the challenges related to cancer recurrence, the impacts on postoperative quality of life and surgical complications associated with oncological surgery. Conclusion: Assessing the long-term outcomes of cancer surgery is essential to inform clinical practice and improve the care offered to patients. This review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of this topic, highlighting areas for improvement and future research needs.