Cancer Surgery

Surgery is one of the most common types of breast cancer treatment. Often, surgical choices include:

• Lumpectomy –the cancer is removed while leaving most of the breast
• Mastectomy – the entire breast is removed
• Mastectomy with reconstruction – the entire breast is removed, then a breast shape is created using an implant or tissue from another part of the body

Our surgeons deliver the latest breast surgical options, including hidden scar surgery, breast intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), and Magseed technology.

Depending on the stage of your cancer, your proctologist may suggest one of these surgical options:

• Polypectomy – potentially cancerous polyps from the colon are removed
• Local excision – a small piece of the colon wall is removed if cancer hasn’t spread outside the lining
• Colectomy – part of the colon is removed

Your provider will likely pair surgery with other treatments, like radiation or chemotherapy.

Gynecologic surgeons are board-certified obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) who have additional training in treating cancer. They are experts in surgical treatments, including:

• Hysterectomy – the uterus is removed, often used to treat uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer
• Salpingo-oophorectomy – the ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed, often used with a hysterectomy to treat ovarian and peritoneal cancer
• Vaginectomy – part or all of the vagina is removed to treat vaginal cancer
• Vulvectomy – part or all of the vulva is removed to treat vulvar cancer

These surgeries can usually be performed through minimally invasive procedures, which often means less pain, minimal scarring and a quicker recovery.

Your provider will likely pair surgery with other treatments, like radiation or chemotherapy.

Surgery is one of the most common treatments for skin cancer.  Two common procedures include:

• Excision – cancerous and surrounding tissue is cut out of the skin
• Mohs surgery – the cancer is removed layer by layer until none is detected

For many skin cancer patients, surgery may be the only treatment needed. If cancer has spread, your oncologist may suggest combining surgery with other treatment methods, like chemotherapy or radiation.

A surgical procedure called a prostatectomy is used to remove part or all of the prostate gland. It is a common treatment for prostate cancer.

Sometimes, a prostatectomy can be performed through small incisions. This minimally invasive procedure usually often means less pain, minimal scarring and a quicker recovery. Other times, traditional open surgery is necessary.

Your provider will likely pair surgery with other treatments, like radiation or chemotherapy.