Surgical Oncology
Types of Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncology is a type of care that uses surgery to diagnose and treat cancer. It can also help doctors figure out the stage of cancer and manage symptoms caused by the disease. At Saint Alphonsus, we offer surgery for many kinds of cancer.
Our team includes doctors and other specialists who work together to create a treatment plan that fits each patient’s needs. Surgery is often combined with other treatments, like chemotherapy or radiation therapy, for the best results.
We use advanced methods, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery. These approaches can help reduce pain, lower the risk of complications, and help patients recover faster.
Conditions We Treat
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Gallbladder and bile duct cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancers (digestive system)
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Melanoma
- Sarcoma
- Skin cancer
- Breast cancer
Procedures We Perform
- Pancreas surgery (including Whipple procedure)
- Liver surgery
- Gallbladder removal
- Bile duct surgery
- Stomach surgery
- Small intestine and colon surgery
- Appendix removal
- Spleen removal
- Removal of tumors in the abdomen
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy (to check if cancer has spread)
- Skin cancer removal
What is a Surgical Oncologist?
A surgical oncologist is a doctor who is trained to perform surgery for cancer. They specialize in diagnosing cancer, determining its stage, and removing tumors.
They often perform biopsies, which are tests where a small sample of tissue is removed and studied. They also perform surgeries to remove cancer and check how far it has spread. In some cases, they may do preventive surgery to lower the risk of cancer developing.