Why Choose Methodist Richardson for Your Pancreatic/Hepatic/ Biliary Cancer Care
Quality Outcomes for conditions like pancreatic, liver, and esophageal cancer
Research shows a clear connection between high-volume institutions and
quality outcomes for cancer treatment. Because of the expertise within
our program, we treat more cases of these types of cancer than other medical
centers of our size. Our commitment to advanced techniques provides more
options for complex cases – which ultimately improves the outcomes
for these patients.
- Methodist Richardson was the first hospital in the nation to earn The Joint
Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/ Biliary
Cancer certification.
- Methodist Richardson was the first hospital in Collin County to perform
a minimally invasive robotic Whipple® procedure for pancreatic cancer.
- Methodist Richardson's treatment expertise in esophageal, liver, and pancreas
surgery allows us to deliver comprehensive care for complex GI cancers.
- Methodist Richardson participates in advanced clinical research and academic
pursuits through a Fellowship program, which is training specialists from
around the world.
- Methodist Richardson has become a destination facility for patients who
have traveled more than 1500 miles to see specialty GI surgical specialists.
- Methodist Richardson has used the minimally invasive da Vinci robotic surgical
system in more than 600 gastrointestinal surgeries.
- To demonstrate commitment to the hepatic / pancreatic / biliary (HPB) program,
Methodist Richardson has a dedicated nursing unit and a specially trained
acute care team to care for HPB patients.
- Methodist Richardson performs high volumes of pancreas surgeries, averaging
over 100 per year.
- Methodist Richardson is one of the leading facilities in North Texas in
esophageal resections.
- Methodist Richardson has an established enhanced recovery after surgery
(ERAS) program, which gets patients on their feet within hours of surgery
to encourage the best possible outcome, post procedure.
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