UC San Diego Health is one of few sites in the U.S. with state-of-the-art, innovative therapies and technologies to help you fight cancer. Our gastrointestinal oncologists provide screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancers that affect the digestive system, including:
Our team of gastrointestinal oncologists — physicians, surgeons and radiologists — meet weekly to review each new case, so that you receive specialized care tailored to your specific needs.
Advances in Robot-Assisted Surgery
Our surgeons performed the
region's first robot-assisted gastrectomy, a potentially lifesaving procedure to remove a section of the stomach after a gastric cancer diagnosis. They are also using robot-assisted surgery to treat patients with cancer of the esophagus.
Leaders in HIPEC Surgery
Moores Cancer Center is recognized worldwide for its development of novel cancer treatments, including
HIPEC (heated chemotherapy) treatment for advanced abdominal cancers. Our surgeons have performed hundreds of cytoreductive/HIPEC surgeries, making them some of the most experienced in the world.
Leading the Way in Gastrointestinal Research
Our basic researchers and physician-scientists are exploring the genetics and molecular biology of gastrointestinal cancers, seeking new methods to stop cancer growth and striving to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Personalized Cancer Therapy
At the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy, physicians use genetic testing and other techniques to analyze tumors and tailor cancer treatments to individual patients.