Debulking is a surgical procedure for cancer that has the intent of a. removing the tumor and surrounding tissues b. removing organs that secrete hormones that encourage the cancer to grow c. reducing the size of the tumor d. taking a small portion of the tumor for biopsy purposes

the abdomen (less formally called the belly, stomach, tummy or midriff) constitutes the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. the region occupied by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity. the stomach secretes acid and enzymes that digest food. ridges of muscle tissue called rugae line the stomach. the stomach muscles contract periodically, churning food to enhance digestion. the pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve that opens to allow food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine.