Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology at Renown
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Renown’s surgical oncologists treat many types of cancer with advanced procedures, including minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and complex tumor surgeries—delivered safely and precisely at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute.
You won’t face cancer alone. Our surgeons work closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists to create a treatment plan personalized to you.
This team approach ensures your care is coordinated every step of the way—helping you feel supported throughout your cancer journey.
Surgical Procedures Can Include:
- Tumor resection
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lymph node dissection
- Prostatectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Colectomy
- Gastrectomy
- Whipple procedure
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