Frequency of oncological surgeries at the Pedro Juan Caballero Regional Hospital-Paraguay, 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Oncological surgery, as a branch of general surgery, focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration to design comprehensive therapeutic plans for cancer patients. This study focuses on determining the incidence of oncological surgeries at the Pedro Juan Caballero Regional Hospital during the period 2022. Objective: The main objective of the research is to analyze the frequency and characteristics of oncological surgeries performed, exploring variables such as sex, place of surgery, age and specific types of interventions. Methodology: The study design adopted was descriptive observational, addressing the target population during the aforementioned period. Variables such as oncologic surgery, sex, location of surgery, and age were measured to obtain a complete understanding of the incidence and characteristics of the interventions. Results: During the study period, 40 oncological surgeries were registered at the Pedro Juan Caballero Regional Hospital. Of these, 14 patients were men and 26 women. 21 patients from rural areas and 19 from urban areas stand out. The most affected organs included colon (11), breast (8), cervix (7), thyroid gland (5), prostate (5), and muscular system (2). The most common age group was 60 to 69 years old. The most common interventions were radical mastectomy (8), sigmoidectomy (6), prostatectomy and thyroidectomy (15), total hysterectomy (4), right colectomy (3), coniotomies (3), penile amputations (2), muscle resection ( 2), left and transverse colectomy (1). Conclusions: This study provides a detailed view of the incidence of oncological surgeries at the Pedro Juan Caballero Regional Hospital during the year 2022. The results highlight the diversity of interventions performed and the distribution of cases by gender, age and geographical location. These findings can guide future cancer care strategies in the region, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary and personalized approaches.