Surgical Oncology
Advanced Surgical Oncology, Close to Home
Our highly specialized, board-certified surgical oncologists bring leading-edge expertise to the full spectrum of cancer care—from skin and soft-tissue tumors to complex cancers of the stomach, pancreas, liver, and bile ducts. With comprehensive fellowship training and a commitment to the newest surgical techniques, we provide safe, effective, and personalized cancer surgery in close partnership with our multidisciplinary cancer center.
Care Throughout the Capital Region
In the Albany Med Health System, surgical oncology is available at Albany Medical Center. To make an appointment, call 518-262-0940.
What do surgical oncologists do?
Surgical oncology is the specialty dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer with surgery. A surgical oncologist may remove a tumor, perform a biopsy to determine whether a growth is cancerous, evaluate the stage of cancer, or help guide your overall treatment plan. They work closely with a multidisciplinary team—including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and supportive care specialists—to ensure every patient receives the safest, most effective, and individualized course of treatment. Their advanced training ensures you get the most up-to-date surgical care as part of a coordinated team focused entirely on you.
Conditions We Treat
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Gallbladder and bile duct cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Small bowel cancer and other tumors of the GI tract
- Skin and soft tissue cancers including melanoma, metastatic cancer to the liver and peritoneum
How surgical oncologists help
Surgical oncologists play an important role in cancer care. You may need one to:
- Find answers through biopsies and testing
- Guide treatment decisions by determining the stage of a cancer
- Reduce your risk by removing precancerous or high-risk areas
- Treat cancer effectively with the safest and most advanced surgical approaches
Surgical Techniques
- Robotic, laparoscopic, and surgery for advanced GI tract and hepatobiliary cancer
- Skin and soft tissue mass removal
- Lymph node biopsy and lymph node removal for advanced cancers
- Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Microwave ablation of liver tumors
- Diagnostic laparoscopy and chemotherapy port placement
Medical Treatment
Your surgical oncologist remains an important part of your care long after surgery. We continue to follow your progress, coordinate additional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation when needed, and monitor for any signs of recurrence. Our goal is to support you throughout your entire cancer journey—not just during your operation.
