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Procedures & Surgery Cancer & Oncology

complete metastasectomy

Meaning of complete metastasectomy: Surgery to remove all metastases (tumors formed from cells that have spread from the primary tumor).

Definition of complete metastasectomy

Surgery to remove all metastases (tumors formed from cells that have spread from the primary tumor).

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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