Houston Texas Cancer Center | Oncologist Houston | Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST)

Benefits and Risks of Surgery for Cancer

MIST surgeons are top of their fields and are expertly trained in minimally invasive surgery techniques, which means a more accurate and safer surgery that provides a shorter recovery time.

One advantage to surgery is that it is meant to excise cancerous tissue completely and deliver the best chances at a full cure. Another advantage is that expert surgeons are able to treat only affected areas and leave healthy tissue in place and unaltered. After surgery, it may not be necessary to have radiotherapy, which means less unwanted side effects. A successful surgery can also result in a faster total recovery time than many other treatments.

Our physicians will discuss with you the most appropriate treatment for you, and give you various options including types of surgery.

Contact our team today to learn more about screening, treatment options and more.

What our patients are saying:

I am so happy with my decision to go to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at the UT Specialty Surgery Center. My surgeon and his team helped me to really understand everything that was happening each step of the way. As promised, my recovery was speedy and I was back to my regular self sooner than I expected. The front office staff and nurses are A+. My surgical result was excellent and the whole experience could not have been any better.
-Don M., patient

“ I use to wake up choking and gasping for air 2-3 times a week. Thanks to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas I can now say that I am not only medication free but I am sleeping peacefully. The whole staff was great and so caring. They answered all of my questions and helped explain everything before my procedure.”
-Linda A., patient

“The physicians and staff at UT MIST were all so caring and professional. They made me feel at ease about my surgery and have helped me thru each step of it.”
-D. Treibel, patient