Pancreatic cancer begins in the cells of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that produces hormones such as insulin and enzymes to aid digestion.
Stomach cancer develops when malignant cells begin to grow somewhere in the five layers that form the stomach lining. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Endocrine tumors form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner.
A type of cancer that starts in the liver and can cause stomach pain and swelling and jaundice.
Gastrointestinal cancers occur when DNA changes cause malignant (cancerous) cells to grow along the gastrointestinal tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that develop in the digestive tract. They most often form in the small intestine, but can develop in the stomach, rectum, appendix, or other parts of the gastrointestinal system.
Colorectal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that forms in the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sepsis is a condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to an infection in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.