Surgical Oncology

Patients whose cancer treatment regimen requires surgery look to the Mercy Regional Cancer Center’s surgical oncology department, staffed by board certified surgeons and support professionals with years of experience. Our surgeons’ offices are located at Mercy Terrace, just across the parking lot from Mercy Hospital Janesville, where the surgical procedures are performed. The surgical oncology department employs:

Technologically advanced procedures, including minimally invasive techniques that use a small scope. The small incision needed for the scope to enter the body offers the advantages of faster in-hospital recovery, faster healing, less pain, and minimum risks as compared to traditional surgical techniques. Screening, surveillance and diagnostic upper and lower gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy is also provided by the department.

A wide variety of cancer-related surgeries for all stages of cancer treatment. These include removing cancer that has spread (metastasized) beyond the original tumor; removing the majority of malignant tissue (called debulking) in preparation for chemotherapy; and reconstructive surgeries that help patients look and feel their best, leading to emotional healing.

Continuous multidisciplinary review of individual cases, through pathways such as the Tumor Board and the Mercy Cancer Registry. In this way, the surgical oncologists review and implement quality controls, provide and receive ongoing physician education, and evaluate existing technology to guarantee our patients receive quality care that’s held to the highest standards.

For more information, please call the surgical oncology department at (608) 756-7277.