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Editorial - The shifting paradigm in Oncology - Redefining the Surgeon's role Praful B. Desai Abstract The practice of medicine has witnessed a sea change in the last decade. A clinically oriented science has rapidly changed into a technology-oriented profession. Change is necessary with passage of time and change we must for the benefit of our patientsnot only to control or cure their disease but more importantly to address quality of life issues which often come to the fore when technology dictates management in a given clinical setting.

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