Providence Cancer Institute Franz Liver, Pancreas and Surgical Oncology Clinic (2024)

    When you work with our fellowship-trained liver and pancreas surgeons, you know you’re getting the best possible care. At Providence we see more than a diagnosis – we see the life in you. And we’re with you every step of the way.

    2318.5 miles away

    503-974-7364

    Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    When you work with our fellowship-trained liver and pancreas surgeons, you know you’re getting the best possible care. At Providence we see more than a diagnosis – we see the life in you. And we’re with you every step of the way.

    2318.5 miles away

    503-974-7364

    Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Meet the Team

    At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.

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    Treatments and Services Cancers and Conditions We Treat Multidisciplinary Care Surgical Education

    Treatments and Services

    Our team has experience managing all aspects of care for disorders of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas. We take a multidisciplinary approach by meeting weekly with other experts who specialize in specific aspects of your care. As an added layer of support, our oncology nurse navigator will guide you through the entire process, including helping you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan. 

    Surgical treatments offered at our clinic include:

    • Whipple procedure(pancreaticoduodenectomy)
    • Distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy
    • Pancreatic enucleation
    • Chronic pancreatitis surgery
    • Major and minor liver resections
    • Bile duct resection
    • Hepatic ablations
    • Hepatic artery infusion pump (HAI pump)

    All patients are considered for the best approach, including open, laparoscopic and robotic surgical treatment options.

    Additional treatment recommendations may include:

    • Genomic sequencing(personalized cancer medicine)
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Innovative therapies and clinical trialsthrough Earle A. Chiles Research Institute
    • High-risk cancer screening

    Cancers and Conditions We Treat

    Hepatobiliary (liver, bile ducts, gallbladder) and pancreatic cancers and conditions we treat include:

    • Pancreatic cancer
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
    • Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas
    • Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)
    • Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)
    • Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
    • Cancers metastatic to the liver from other organs
    • Gallbladder cancer
    • Ampullary cancer
    • Duodenal cancer
    • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
    • Gallstones
    • Bile duct strictures
    • Pancreatitis and related complications
    • Pancreatic pseudocysts
    • Duodenal adenoma
    • Cirrhosis and advanced liver disease

    Multidisciplinary Care

    We know that every patient is unique, and we partner with you to develop a highly personalized treatment plan that fits your needs and provides the best outcomes. That is why we take a multidisciplinary approach with a team of cancer specialists at the forefront of innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, treatment options and therapies.

    Patients of the Providence Liver, Pancreas and Surgical Oncology Clinic have access to:

    • Multidisciplinary conference review of patient care plans
    • Surgical oncologists
    • Medical oncologists
    • Radiation oncologists
    • Interventional radiologists
    • Advanced gastroenterologists
    • Clinical trials through Earle A. Chiles Research Institute
    • Oncology nurse navigators
    • Clinical research nurses
    • Oncology palliative care
    • Oncology social work services
    • Oncology nutrition
    • Integrative medicine therapies including naturopathy, acupuncture and massage

    Surgical Education

    Our Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgical Fellowship offers specialty surgical training in both benign and malignant conditions. We are one of the few institutions providing this specialized training to board-certified surgeons, building an impressive network of national and international experts. As a high-volume clinic, we prioritize academic and clinical excellence that benefits both patients and future hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons.

    Learn more about our Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgical Fellowship Program

    Why Choose Us for Your Cancer Care?

    We know that every patient is unique. No two patients – or their treatment plans – are alike. This is why we take a highly personalized approach to cancer care, and we always put our patients first. Our cancer specialists are at the forefront of innovative, state-of-the-art technologies and treatment options. We partner with you to develop specialized treatment plans that fit your needs and provide the best outcomes. At Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon, some of our advanced treatments include:

    • Complete genomic sequencing to determine the unique genetic composition of your cancer and the most effective treatments
    • World-class immunotherapy capabilities, including adoptive cell therapy, CAR T-cell therapy, TIL therapy and high-dose IL-2
    • Targeted therapies, including oral and infusion chemotherapy
    • State-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical options, including robotic- assisted surgery and advanced surgical oncology research through biomedical engineering technology
    • A comprehensive Radiation Oncology Program, with state-of-the-art external beam and internal radiation therapy treatments, including the only MRI linear accelerator in the Pacific Northwest, Gamma Knife Perfexion, HDR Brachytherapy and more
    • A robust clinical trials portfolio of early phase studies developed by our world-renowned researchers and cooperative group studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute
    • Genetic counseling and testing for cancer risk assessment, prevention, early detection and treatment planning
    • An award-winning Cardio-Oncology Programto minimize the cardiovascular side effects of cancer treatments
    • Evidence-based complementary medicine such as naturopathy, massage therapy and acupuncture through our Integrative Medicine Program

    You will have access to unsurpassed support at every stage of your treatment, adding an extra dimension of care to help fight cancer. Our oncology nurse navigators, social workers, dietitians and spiritual care providers help guide you through treatment and promote health on every level — body, mind and spirit. As an added layer of support, our Oncology Resource Specialists provide free, personalized assistance to patients, families and care partners. These caregivers will help you navigate and use the many resources available throughout the community and through Providence.

    Learn more about our cancer support services.

    Cancer doesn’t discriminate, but access to great cancer care hasn’t always been the same for everyone. At Providence, we are deeply committed to making sure every patient we treat has access to the best cancer care. We value, respect and support the racial, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual and spiritual identities of each member of our diverse community, and we never turn a patient away. Instead, we work to make sure every patient is treated equally and with dignity – whoever you are, and wherever you are in your journey.

    When you become a patient at Providence, you become part of a collaborative cancer-care network. Our care often exceeds national measures for patient outcomes. We have award-winning doctors, scientists, researchers and caregivers across 51 hospitals in seven states. The skills of your local team and the power of this network add up to the best, most compassionate care. And if you need to meet with a specialist outside your area, we have telehealth technology to help. Our network and superior care are among the reasons 6,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients choose Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon each year.

    Through our pioneering research, we have helped make cancer immunotherapy a new standard of care. Our globally renowned team of physician researchers and scientists at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute offers hope to patients and families.

    Accreditations

    Some of the most well-respected accreditation programs in the United States have recognized our commitment to excellence:

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    Hear About Our Innovative Care for HPB Cancers

    At Providence, our goal is to bring world-class cancer care to all the communities we serve. Hear from our Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dr. Jon Gerry, about what makes our Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Program unique and the progress we’ve made in treating liver and pancreas cancers.

    Watch video about our Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Program

    Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer Program Expansion

    Providence Cancer Institute is strengthening our commitment to provide comprehensive cancer care. We recently opened two new surgical oncology clinics to ensure patients with complex diseases of the liver and pancreas have access to cutting-edge surgical treatments.

    Learn about the expansion

    THE POWER OF OUR NETWORK

    Part of Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon

    Providence Cancer Institute is a leading provider of cancer care in Oregon, and part of the largest community-based cancer-care network in the United States. Regardless of where you go for care, you have an entire team of cancer experts working together to provide a personalized, whole-person approach to your care. At Providence we see more than a cancer diagnosis, we see the life in you and are committed to helping you live well again.

    Learn More About the Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon

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