Quiz: Open vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cancer

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1. Q1.How does open surgery differ from minimally invasive surgery?

   AOpen surgery uses one larger incision; minimally invasive surgery uses several small cuts, a camera, and thin instrumentsBOpen surgery uses no incision at allCMinimally invasive surgery is done without a surgeonDThey are exactly the same procedure

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2. Q2.In robotic surgery, who is in control of the instruments?

   AThe robot acts on its ownBThe surgeon, who controls the instruments and camera from a console the entire timeCA computer program with no surgeon presentDThe patient

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3. Q3.When might open surgery still be the better choice?

   AOnly when the patient prefers a bigger scarBNever — minimally invasive is always bestCFor larger or more complex tumors, certain locations, or when a full direct view matters mostDOnly for very small tumors

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4. Q4.For many cancers, how does minimally invasive surgery compare at removing the cancer when it is a suitable option?

   AIt always removes less of the cancerBIt cannot remove cancer at allCIt removes only benign tissueDIt removes the cancer as effectively as open surgery, since surgeons follow the same principles

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