Surgical and Interventional Oncology Excellence at Riverside
Multidisciplinary cancer care at Riverside brings together board-certified surgeons with fellowship-training in oncologic surgery and board-certified interventional radiologists early on in the care of our patients. Our team provides expert diagnosis, staging and treatment of a wide range of cancers utilizing current evidence-based cancer care standards and advanced techniques.
Together with other cancer care team members, our cancer surgeons and interventional radiologists develop a diagnosis and treatment plan to optimize cancer care – and continue care through post-treatment function and survivorship. Our oncologic surgeons and interventional radiologists offer oncology expertise for a wide range of cancers, including:
- Bile duct
- Brain
- Breast
- Colon
- Endocrine
- Head and neck
- Esophageal
- Gallbladder
- Gynecologic
- Liver
- Lung
- Pancreatic
- Prostate
- Rectal
- Skin
- Small intestine
- Stomach
- Thyroid
Advanced Surgical and Interventional Procedures for Cancer Treatment
Your surgical and interventional oncology team provides a full range of cancer services ranging from Mediport insertions for infusions of chemotherapy to major resections with possible reconstructive surgery. We also take a very proactive approach to removing cancer at the very earliest detection. Our GI team performs endoscopic resection/ablation for precancerous GI lesions – before cancer cells can cause harm.
We provide innovative treatment solutions such as intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which combines the surgical removal of all visible tumors and the placement of chemotherapy directly to the area of cancer to kill any remaining cancer cells. In partnership with our interventional radiology team, Riverside cancer care provides leading-edge treatments such as SIR-Spheres Y-90, directly delivering radiation therapy to tumors.
Our team provides leading surgical and interventional oncology solutions, including:
- Gamma Knife radiosurgery
- Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Radioembolization treatment
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- SIR-Spheres Y-90
Every aspect of cancer care at Riverside, including the combination of advanced technologies and your cancer team’s expertise, reflects a multidisciplinary team approach. With access to advanced treatment options, our cancer care team determines the most effective solution with minimal impact on your well-being, including healthy tissue sparing techniques. Urology surgeons offer SpaceOAR hydrogel for prostate cancer patients to form a protective barrier between the prostate and rectum, minimizing prostate cancer treatment complications.
Learn More about Cancer Care Excellence at Riverside
Riverside Cancer Care provides expert cancer care for any type of cancer – with medical excellence and ongoing support every step of the way. Learn more about our highly individualized approach for your cancer diagnosis and treatment – for improved health.