Surgical Oncology
at Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center
Expert diagnosis, advanced treatment and caring support
No two cancers—or two people—are alike. That’s why we tailor
every surgery to your specific cancer and needs. We are dedicated
to achieving the best outcomes and supporting your well-being.
A Patient-Centered Approach
We understand you may have many questions when facing cancer surgery. At Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center, we center our approach around you. We provide you with the information you need for peace of mind in your decision making. Our fellowship-trained surgeons bring the highest level of expertise to each patient and offer compassionate support every step of the way. Whether your surgery is diagnostic, like a biopsy, or part of your treatment plan, we’ll use the most advanced surgical techniques with the aim of providing the best possible outcome.
We choose minimally invasive options whenever possible, which helps lessen discomfort and reduces recovery time. From your first meeting with your care team through recovery, we’ll explain all your options, so you feel empowered to make decisions confidently. Your physical, emotional and mental well-being are essential to your care, and we are committed to taking account of every aspect in your treatment plan.
We offer:
Surgery may be one part of your treatment plan. Depending on your diagnosis, our comprehensive, holistic approach to your care may include radiation, chemotherapy or other targeted therapies. We work closely with a multidisciplinary cancer care team—including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and supportive care specialists—to address every aspect of your treatment. We offer a patient-centered approach, ensuring you’re a part of the decision-making process at every step.
We choose minimally invasive options whenever possible, which helps lessen discomfort and reduces recovery time. From your first meeting with your care team through recovery, we’ll explain all your options, so you feel empowered to make decisions confidently. Your physical, emotional and mental well-being are essential to your care, and we are committed to taking account of every aspect in your treatment plan.
We offer:
- A holistic focus, treating not only your cancer, but the whole you; we prioritize your well-being at every stage
- Personalized care plans to meet your unique surgical needs based on your diagnosis and any other concerns you may have
- Support services, including nurse navigators, social workers and specialized oncologic counseling to guide you through every phase of your healing
Why choose us
When you choose Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center, you’ll work with a team of highly skilled surgeons and surgical nurses. They are experts in their field and will treat you like family. Surgical oncologists perform routine and complex surgeries to remove cancerous and noncancerous tumors. We use advanced techniques, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery as well as superior cosmetic technics, such as oncoplastic breast surgery.Surgery may be one part of your treatment plan. Depending on your diagnosis, our comprehensive, holistic approach to your care may include radiation, chemotherapy or other targeted therapies. We work closely with a multidisciplinary cancer care team—including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and supportive care specialists—to address every aspect of your treatment. We offer a patient-centered approach, ensuring you’re a part of the decision-making process at every step.
Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
We choose minimally invasive options whenever possible, which helps lessen discomfort and reduces recovery time. Our Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery specializes in minimally invasive procedures, helping reduce pain, limit scarring and improve recovery time.With the advanced technology of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, our surgical oncology team is often able to perform surgeries using a minimally invasive approach. Our center offer the largest, most experienced team of robotic surgeons in the region. Specialized, fellowship-trained physicians provide expert, minimally invasive cancer procedures for:
- Hepatobiliary surgery (pancreas, gallbladder, liver and bile ducts)
- Gastrointestinal surgery (esophagus, stomach, small bowel)
- Colorectal surgery (benign and malignant colon, rectal and anal canal)
Other types of cancer surgeries are performed by cancer specialists at Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center.
Breast Cancer
We perform surgery to diagnose and treat breast cancers. Additional staging information may be obtained in your case, including a sentinel lymph node biopsy. This test helps us determine if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.Breast cancer surgery is a critical step in treatment. But it can also impact how you feel about your body. We use oncoplastic techniques, which combine breast cancer treatment with plastic surgery. This enables us to remove the cancer and ensure the best possible cosmetic outcome. We offer skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction by our plastic surgeons. If reconstruction is not an option at the time of your initial procedure, it can always be offered in the future.
Our breast program is also nationally accredited by the NAPBC (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers), which ensures we practice the most up-to-date national guidelines and standards for breast cancer treatment.