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Division of Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology Care, Education & Research
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s (BIDMC) Surgical Oncology Division offers compassionate, state-of-the-art surgical care for adults with a wide range of cancers. Our experienced team of surgeons specializes in both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including advanced robotic surgery, to ensure each patient receives the most effective and least invasive treatment possible.
We focus on individualized care, working closely with other specialists in oncology, radiology, and pathology to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
The Division of Surgical Oncology also conducts cancer research to improve patient care through innovative and effective treatments, and trains the next generation of surgical oncologists through education and fellowship programs.
More About the Division
Care & Services
The Division of Surgical Oncology provides surgical care to remove tumors when needed as part of cancer treatment. Our team provides care for a wide range of cancers.
Breast Cancer Surgery
The BreastCare Center at BIDMC provides exceptional treatment and support for women with breast cancer. We offer a full range of treatment therapies, including various types of surgery to remove tumors.
Cutaneous Oncology
BIDMC has a long history of innovation in melanoma and skin cancer care, including the use of high dose interleukin-2 and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for treatment of metastatic disease.
Our surgeons have extensive experience in sentinel node biopsy and surgery for advanced or recurrent disease, including resection of abdominal metastases and major lymphadenectomy. We are also experts in Mohs surgery and the management of unusual non-melanoma cutaneous tumors, including Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibromasarcoma protuberans, extramammary Paget’s disease, and metastatic squamous cell carcinoma.
Endocrine Surgical Oncology
Our highly experienced endocrine surgeons utilize innovative and precise techniques, including “scarless” surgery, to treat cancers affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. This includes endocrine surgery, including thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, minimally invasive adrenalectomy, and multi-disciplinary care for rare genetic cancer syndromes
Pancreatic & Hepatobiliary Surgery
Surgeons in our Pancreas Center perform complex pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery, including advanced robotic and Whipple procedures for pancreatic cancer and other complex conditions.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
BIDMC offers robotic and minimally invasive surgery treatment for a variety of cancers, an advanced approach that allows our surgeons to more precisely perform intricate procedures.
Sarcoma & Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
Our highly experienced physicians and surgeons in the Bone and Soft Tissue Program provide leading-edge sarcoma treatment using a multi-specialty approach. This includes Sarcoma and soft tissue tumor surgery, including multi-visceral resection for rare abdominal tumors.
Specialized Surgical Expertise
The BIDMC Cancer Center offers specialized expertise in various types of cancer, performing a variety of minimally invasive, robotic surgical techniques.
Education & Training
The Division of Surgical Oncology trains the next generation of surgical oncologists with a focus on training in minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques and technology. Our fellowship programs include:
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Cutaneous Oncology
- Head and Neck Oncology
Research
The Division of Surgical Oncology conducts cancer research focused on better understanding the disease and finding innovative, new, more effective surgical oncology treatments, including minimally invasive procedures and robotic surgery.
