Basic Sciences - Margins in Tumour Resection

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This video transcript introduces a lesson on surgical margins in tumor resection within a basic science context. It begins with an overview of a cross-section of a limb, highlighting the central tumor and its surrounding reactive zone—comprised of compressed normal tissues, inflammatory cells, and a small number of tumor cells. The lecture explains various types of tumor resection methods: "Intralesional" (resection through the tumor), "Marginal" (through the reactive zone), "Wide local excision" (through normal tissue), and "Radical excision" (complete removal of the involved compartment). The segment emphasizes the significance of understanding these surgical margins in effective tumor management.

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