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Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in New Jersey

Advanced Surgery for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer

Surgery offers the best chance of containing pancreatic cancer. Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery is a complex area of surgery that requires an experienced team. We routinely treat liver, pancreas and hepatobiliary cancers. This means you’ll find:

Our specially trained surgeons are well versed in the full range of robotic, minimally invasive and open techniques used to treat liver, pancreas or hepatobiliary cancer.
We carefully review each patient’s case, and based on evidence and experience, make recommendations for treatment.
We utilize innovative surgical approaches and technologies in our commitment to superior outcomes for patients.

Robotic Surgery

Other Surgical Approaches

Open surgery. If you are not a candidate for robotic surgery, our surgeons are skilled at performing open surgical resection to remove tumors of the pancreas, liver and surrounding organs.
Palliative surgery. Even if your cancer is inoperable, sometimes we can perform surgery to relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Whipple surgery. The Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is the primary surgery for pancreatic cancer. Surgeons remove the head of the pancreas, and parts of the small intestine, gallbladder, stomach and lymph nodes.

Minimally Invasive Tumor Removal

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Treatments Available for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer

Your team includes oncologists who develop a treatment plan for your specific type, grade and stage of cancer. Our goal is to effectively target your hepatobiliary or pancreatic cancer while reducing side effects.

Chemotherapy

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Targeted Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Whipple procedure, and when is it used?

What non-surgical treatments are available for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer?

Your oncology team may recommend several non-surgical treatments based on your specific cancer. These include:

Chemotherapy: To slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Targeted Therapy: Analyzes your cancer's genetic mutations to disable the signals that help it grow and spread.
Immunotherapy: Uses substances to boost your own immune system to find and destroy cancer cells.
Hormone Therapy: Blocks hormones that may be stimulating cancer growth.

Are there minimally invasive options for treating these cancers?

Yes, the center specializes in minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and side effects. These include:

Robotic Surgery: Using the da Vinci surgical robot, surgeons can remove tumors with great precision.
Minimally Invasive Tumor Removal: Interventional radiologists use techniques like ablation (using intense heat to destroy tumor tissue) and embolization (cutting off the tumor's blood supply.)