Surgical Oncology

surg/onc small Surgical Alternatives: Acclaimed Specialists

Surgical Oncology still has a crucial role in cancer care. Surgical approaches often offer the most definitive approach for cure of an early cancer. The Cancer Center provides the on-site services of specialized cancer surgeons. With more than two years of extra training in cancer care, these surgeons provide the Hartford area’s latest technology and skills in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our surgeons provide expert care in:

malignant melanoma
breast cancer
lung cancer
sarcomas
gastro-intestinal cancers
urologic cancers
head and neck malignancies

Among the technical advances in surgery available at Saint Francis/ Mount Sinai are:

Sentinel node mapping for melanoma and breast cancer,
which allows surgeons to pinpoint the location of cancers, often safely avoiding the need for more extensive surgery.
daVinci Robotic Surgery, which allows surgeons to perform complex surgery through small incisions. By providing surgeons with superior vision, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures involving complex and delicate dissection or reconstruction. Learn more...
Minimally invasive surgery, which allows the surgeon to remove tumors and even whole organs through small, slit-like incisions, offering the option of less pain and quicker recovery, with excellent results. Minimally invasive surgery can be used to treat conditions of the thyroid, gall bladder, spleen, prostate and the female reproductive organs.
Radio frequency ablation, in which the surgeon inserts a thin needle into the tumor. Electrical energy delivered through the needle heats and destroys the tumor. This can be a good option when other medical conditions increase the risk of surgery.

Saint Francis/Mount Sinai Regional Cancer Center
To make an appointment
Medical Oncology: 860 714-4680
Radiation Oncology: 860 714-4568