Surgery is both a common and effective treatment for many types of cancer, especially those that are detected early and have not spread. In more advanced cases, surgery is often combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. Surgeons at Inova Cancer Services utilize some of the most advanced technologies available.
da Vinci® is an advanced robotic surgery system that offers great precision and smaller incisions. Surgeons watch a three-dimensional magnified view of nerves, tissues and muscles while performing surgery. The da Vinci prostatectomy is a less invasive surgical option for men who need prostate cancer treatment.
Watch a video about the da Vinci® Surgical System 
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery allows a surgeon to remove cancerous tissue through a very small incision. Advantages include reduced scarring and quicker recovery time. Offered at all Inova locations.
Cryotherapy freezes and kills cancer cells. Offered at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital Cancer Centers.
Sentinel-node surgery for breast cancer patients helps limit the number of lymph nodes that need to be removed. Offered at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital Cancer Centers.
