A patient with a large stomach tumor attached to the liver is scheduled for a debulking procedure. Which information should the nurse teach the patient about the outcome of this procedure?

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A debulking surgery reduces the size of the tumor and makes radiation and chemotherapy more effective. Debulking surgeries do not control tumor growth. The tumor is debulked because it is attached to the liver,a vital organ (not to relieve pressure on the stomach). Debulking does not sever the sensory nerves,although pain may be lessened by the reduction in pressure on the abdominal organs.

A Patient with a Large Stomach Tumor Attached to the Liver