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second-look surgery

Meaning of second-look surgery: Surgery performed after primary treatment to determine whether tumor cells remain.

Definition of second-look surgery

Surgery performed after primary treatment to determine whether tumor cells remain.

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

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