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Surgical Oncology

When you are facing cancer, you want to have the best doctors, operating at the best facility, providing the highest-quality compassionate care. The Division of Surgical Oncology at Hackensack University Medical Center is one of the busiest cancer departments in New Jersey. This is important because it means that our surgeons have the broad experience that is necessary to deal with every type of cancer. It also means that as a patient, you have access to the facilities and services that are only found in a world-class institution like Hackensack University Medical Center.

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Surgical Oncology procedures performed

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Fellowship trained surgical oncologists on our team

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Current clinical trials

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Publications on our team members contributed to medical literature

Our Cancer Services

Our new state-of-the-art facility at John Theurer Cancer center was designed with the goal of creating an uplifting environment for everyone of our patients.

John Theurer Cancer Center

Surgical Oncology Treatments

In the Division of Surgical Oncology, we treat both gastrointestinal and soft tissue malignancies with a full range of minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques. Our surgeons perform a variety of procedures from simple localized excisions to complex and sophisticated resection. Gastrointestinal malignancies include esophageal, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon, and rectal cancers. Soft tissue malignancies include melanoma, sarcoma, and breast cancer. Because every patient and every case is different, each procedure is carefully planned to ensure the most favorable outcomes. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are used where possible to decrease post-operative pain and reduce healing time.

Pancreatic Cancer

A Success Story

Anthony DelRusso was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As part of his treatment, Marson T. Davidson, MD., FACS a board certified, fellowship trained surgical oncologist with Hackensack University Medical Center, performed a Whipple procedure to remove the cancerous tumor. Anthony then received chemotherapy under the direction of Martin Gutierrez, M.D., with the John Theurer Cancer Center. Anthony is now a five year cancer survivor.

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