Surgery that does not alter the course of disease but is effective in relieving symptoms in more advanced stages of cancer is classified as:

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Palliative surgery is performed primarily to relieve symptoms that arise when the original cancer has metastasized;it does not change the outcome or course of the disease.The nurse's primary role following this type of surgery is to keep the client comfortable.

Surgery That Does Not Alter the Course of Disease but Is