University of California San Francisco

Surgical Oncology Research

The UCSF Division of Surgical Oncology spearheads a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary research initiatives encompassing basic and translational science, surgical services improvements, and health outcomes research. The Surgical Oncology Division faculty and their research interests are highlighted below.

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Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Department of Surgery

Section:
Research Interests

Surgical education, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and methods to improve outcomes for patients with liver, pancreas, and biliary cancers

Research Type:
Disease focus:
Liver, pancreas, and biliary cancers
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Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Director, Surgical Skills Center

Research Interests

Surgical education, and improving endorectal ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures for treatment of colorectal cancer

Research Type:
Disease focus:
Minimally invasive approaches for colorectal cancer treatment
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Professor of Surgery 
Division of Surgical Oncology 
Director, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Education Series 
Program Director, Endocrine Surgery Fellowship

Research Interests

Surgical education, medical humanities, and the history of surgery

Research Type:
Disease focus:
Tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands