GI cancer surgery covers a wide range of complex operations, and the Sarasota area has built a notable robotic GI surgical oncology program.
Gastrointestinal cancers - colorectal, gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, liver and biliary - often require some of the most complex operations in oncology. Sarasota Memorial's Jellison Cancer Institute developed a dedicated GI surgical oncology program with high-volume robotic surgeons performing esophagectomy, pancreatectomy and other major resections. Minimally invasive and robotic approaches can mean smaller incisions, less blood loss and faster recovery for appropriate patients, though open surgery remains necessary in some cases. Care is coordinated with medical and radiation oncology for chemotherapy and radiation before or after surgery.
Removes the cancerous portion of the colon or rectum, often robotically or laparoscopically.
Removes part or all of the esophagus for esophageal cancer; a major robotic or open operation.
Removes part of the pancreas, sometimes with surrounding organs; among the most complex GI operations.
Removes tumors from the liver, bile ducts or gallbladder region.
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