Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery
Our Approach to Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery
Surgery is the primary treatment for most neuroendocrine tumors. At Stanford’s Endocrine Tumor Program, you have access to some of the world’s most experienced neuroendocrine surgeons. Our team uses the latest in advanced imaging, genetics, and diagnostic tools to collaboratively evaluate your case and work with you to design the most appropriate treatment plan specifically for you.
Our surgeons offer extensive experience in complex procedures. We perform open and minimally invasive surgical removal of neuroendocrine tumors, including reoperations for tumors that come back. We frequently combine medical therapy or radioisotope therapy before or after surgery for the best results.
What We Offer You for Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery
- Internationally recognized expertise in all surgical techniques for neuroendocrine tumors, including complex cases and recurrent tumors.
- Advanced imaging for surgical planning, from experts who helped develop Gallium 68 dotatate PET scans to visualize a tumor and plan the approach.
- Collaborative care with guidance from a tumor board that includes experts in endocrinology, medical oncology, endocrine genetics, radiology, imaging, and pathology.
- Genetic testing to better understand the risk of developing other tumors and help predict the natural history (expected growth) of existing tumors.
- Clinical research program that has tested and developed new treatments now being used as standard care for NETs.
- Personalized pre- and post-surgical support throughout survivorship, including customized dietary guidance for living with gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.