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Upper gastrointestinal cancer |
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Upper gastrointestinal cancer includes cancers of the stomach, liver, and pancreas. These cancers, although less common, remain a major focus of our surgeons. Surgery for these tumors can often be complex and difficult. We have assembled an experienced team to deal with these difficult cancers. Both primary and secondary (metastatic) tumors of the liver can be surgically resected for cure. In addition to surgical resection, techniques such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA), hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy, and chemoembolization are used when appropriate. Cancer of the pancreas remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Aggressive surgical resection offers the best chance for cure. Our surgeons favor the pylorus-sparing pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) for patients with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Most patients also receive chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery to help improve their chances for cure.
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