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 and Trauma Center, where the surgical procedures are performed.
Our surgeons use 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.
Mercy's surgical team also uses the minimally invasive da Vinci Si HD™ dual-console robotic surgery system for urological and gynecological surgeries. The dual consoles ensure that two surgeons—meaning two sets of eyes, hands and skills—can collaborate during surgery. Da Vinci also offers greater precision than the human hand can allow and its high-definition cameras see more than the human eye, offering improved clarity and detail of tissue and anatomy, critical factors when performing delicate procedures.
Mercy's surgeons perform 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.
Mercy's physicians perform continuous multidisciplinary review of individual cases through pathways such as the Tumor Board and the Mercy Cancer Registry. In this way, Mercy's 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, call (608) 756-6869.
