Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : MASTER OF CHIRURGIAE (M.Ch.)
Branch : Branch VII – SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Subject Code/Name : 1804/Recent Advances In Surgical Oncology
Paper : IV
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TNMGRMU Surgical Oncology Question Paper
Sub. Code: 1804
M.Ch. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations)
Branch VII – SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Paper IV – RECENT ADVANCES IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
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Model Questions
Q.P. Code: 181804
Time: Three hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
August 2008
Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary. :
I. Essays: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the role of surgery in cancer prevention.
2. Discuss the current trends in optimization of colorectal surgery.
II. Write short notes on: (10 x 6 = 60)
1. IGRT.
2. Intra-operative radiotherapy.
3. Biologic therapy in breast cancer.
4. Pitfalls in meta analysis.
5. Recent trends in management of cancer pain.
6. Male sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment.
7. Gene therapy.
8. Marginal mandibulectomy.
9. Management of liver metastasis.
10.Abdominal compartment syndrome.
February 2009
I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Describe the classification and staging of Oesophageal cancer. Indications for neoadjuvant treatment and mention types of surgical procedures done for operable lesions.
2. Discuss classification, staging and management of Testicular tumors.
II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks
1. Management of superior vena caval syndrome.
2. Role of sialastic implants in cancer.
3. Psychological disorders in cancer patients.
4. Carcinoid management.
5. Discuss on Radioactive gold seeds in cancer treatment.
6. Discuss Paraneoplastic syndrome.
7. Treatment of chordoma.
8. MEN IIb.
9. Role of retinoids in cancer.
10. Acute and long term complications of Radiation therapy and how do you prevent Radiation toxicity?
August 2009
I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Discuss current evidence in the management of axilla in clinically node negative breast cancer.
2. Discuss recent advances in radiation therapy techniques and approaches.
II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks
1. RADPLAT regime in head neck cancer.
2. Sphincter preservation in rectal cancer.
3. Cutaneous melanoma.
4. Pathophysiology and management of chronic cancer pain.
5. Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
6. Role of sentinel node biopsy in head neck cancers.
7. Cervical cancer vaccine.
8. Herceptin (Trastuzumab).
9. Discuss instruments used in quality of life analysis in laryngeal cancer.
10. Radio frequency ablation.
February 2010
I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Discuss the management of a 40 year old man presenting with Jaundice of one month’s duration.
2. Classify bone tumours and discuss the management of a 18 year old girl presenting with a tumour lower end of femur (including the chemotherapy regimens/ schedules used and the various types of prosthesis available / used).
II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks
1. DNA micro-array.
2. Uterine sarcomas.
3. Hormonal management of prostate cancer.
4. Management of a 45 year old man presenting with a poorly differentiated malignant tumour mass, in a cervical lymph node mass (CUP).
5. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
6. Cancer vaccines.
7. Sentinel node biopsy.
8. Voice conservation / restoration in laryngeal cancer.
9. Use of Monoclonal antibodies in treatment of cancer.
10. Chemoprevention.
February 2011
I. Essays: (2 x 20 = 40)
1. What is Genetic counselling? Discuss the hereditary cancer syndromes.
2. Discuss the role of Endoscopy in the management of Cancer.
II. Write short notes on: (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Retinoids.
2. Trans arterial chemo embolization.
3. Supraglottic laryngectomy.
4. Small cell lung cancer.
5. Barret’s Oesophagus.
6. Stenting in oesophageal cancers.
7. Hepatoblastoma.
8. Hereditary colorectal cancer.
9. Meso rectal excision.
10. Van-Hippel’s Lindau’s Disease.