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For many people with cancer, surgery is a vital part of their treatment--one that can speed their recovery and improve their chances for a healthy future. However, cancer surgeries can be extremely complex, so it’s important that patients find a surgeon and hospital they trust.
U.S. News & World Report regularly ranks our cancer program among the top in the nation--the highest ranked of any hospital in Illinois. University of Chicago surgeons are recognized for their comprehensive knowledge and for using sophisticated techniques and technology to provide the best possible outcomes. In addition, our surgeons recognize how cancer surgery can impact a patient and his or her family. Our surgeons take the time to discuss with each patient the range of options available, striving to provide the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.
One area where we have made an important impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment is through minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is the practice of performing surgical procedures through tiny cuts rather than long incisions. In some cases, our surgeons can even remove a tumor through a body opening (such as the nose or anus), and do not need to make any incisions at all. Whenever possible, surgeons at the University of Chicago Medical Center use minimally invasive techniques to speed recovery and to reduce pain, scarring, and tissue damage.
Surgeons at the University of Chicago Medical Center were among the first in the region to use the DaVinci Surgical System, a state-of-the-art robotic device, to assist with some minimally invasive procedures. This high-tech, computer-enhanced system can help surgeons operate even more precisely, and make surgery less disruptive for the patient. Today, our surgeons use this system to treat many types of cancer.
