 Abbott Northwestern Hospital Our patients benefit from a network of pancreatic care services throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Cancer CarePancreatic Cancer Program
To contact us with questions or to make an appointment, please call A program of: The diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the pancreas is complex. Our goal is to provide the best experiences and outcomes for our patients and their families. Our staffThe expert physicians and staff of our Pancreatic Cancer Program develop personal treatment plans for patients. They use modern surgical techniques, advanced clinical trials and current radiation therapies. They also participate in monthly treatment planning conferences to review recent cases. This helps improve the consistency and quality of care. High volumes for better outcomesPancreatic surgery is complex and it is a foundation of pancreatic cancer care. The outcomes of pancreatic surgery are best when done by experienced surgeons in hospitals with thorough support services. Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Virginia Piper Cancer Institute is a high volume center for pancreatic surgery with a complete support staff to optimize care before, during and afterward. Advanced technologyInnovations in pancreatic cancer care are the standard at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute. Within the Pancreatic Cancer Program, these advancements include pioneering minimally invasive pancreatic resections, now including daVinci-aided robotic Whipple procedures, advanced endoscopic interventions (complex ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and Spyglass intraductal endoscopy) and leading clinical trials. Our medical oncologists are leaders in clinical research and bring the newest and most promising chemotherapy options to our patients. Our radiation oncologists have the most advanced equipment including IMRT and SRS (stereotactic radiosurgery). |
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