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Surgical oncologists at Mercy Surgical Affiliates provide state-of-the-art surgical care for patients with cancer. Our surgeons partner with medical and radiation oncologists to provide evaluation and therapy for patients with primary, advanced and recurrent cancer disease.
Meet Our Oncologic Surgeons
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Our surgical oncologists, who work with Mercy Cancer Center staff and departments, provide specialized care and focus in:
• Melanoma
• Liver cancer & liver metastases
• Cancers of esophagus, stomach and intestine
• Sarcoma
• Endocrine tumors
• Breast cancer through Mercy’s Katzmann Breast Center (515) 222-7830
• Rare and unusual tumors
Advanced Care
Our surgeons use the most advanced techniques and procedures to provide optimal care for our patients. Our surgical oncologists are the only surgeons in Iowa to provide some techniques, such as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC).
• Liver procedures:
- Resection
- Intraoperative liver ultrasound provides unparalleled precision
- Laparoscopic and classical open operations
- Transarterial Arterial Chemotherapy with Embolization (TACE) for liver tumors
• Pancreatic resections
• Complex resection for sarcoma (limb, abdomen, chest wall)
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for certain abdominal cancers
• CyberKnife therapy planning in conjunction with Mercy Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
Dedicated to Finding New Treatments and Therapies
Mercy Surgical Affiliates is an active partner with the Iowa Center for Translational and Clinical
Research (ICTCR), North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG, Mayo Clinic) and Iowa Oncology Research Association (IORA). Partnering with these organizations allows us to fulfill our mission to develop new treatments and therapies for cancer. Patients who are interested in clinical trials or research therapies are encouraged to participate confidentially if they meet the study criteria.
For more information about cancer prevention and treatment, visit the National Cancer Institute.
