What you need to know
Hackensack Meridian Health Thoracic and Esophageal Oncology Porgram in Monmouth and Ocean Counties recently completed their 500th robotic thoracic surgery.
The practice is home to board certified thoracic and cardiac surgeons Thomas L. Bauer, M.D. and Ziad Hanhan, M.D., who perform robotic thoracic surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC), Riverview Medical Center (RMC) and Ocean Medical Center (OMC). They began providing the procedure five years ago.
This milestone reflects not only the increasing frequency of this leading-edge surgery but also the expertise of Dr. Bauer, chief of thoracic surgery at JSUMC and Dr. Hanhan, medical director of thoracic surgery at RMC.
500th Robotic Thoracic Surgery
The 500th surgery was performed on Jim Quigley of Spring Lake Hts., N.J at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Jim had had a melanoma surgically removed from his head earlier this year, but after further testing, it was found the cancer had spread to his lung. He was then referred to to Dr. Bauer.
Jim is currently receiving radiation therapy to his original site to ensure his cancer is gone and is looking forward to going back to work as a starter at Howell Park Golf Course in January and spending time with his wife of 60 years Gerri and their family.
About Hackensack Meridian’s Thoracic Oncology Program
Hackensack Meridian’s Thoracic Oncology Program offers a team approach to diagnosing and treating thoracic cancers, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma, and metastatic cancers to the chest region as well as first rib resections and other benign procedures of the esophagus.
The multidisciplinary team includes thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, nurses and social workers who review patient cases and develop less invasive surgical techniques to quicken recovery and provide options not readily available locally.
Appointments
Dr. Bauer has an office in the HOPE Tower on JSUMC’s campus, 19 Davis Ave., Neptune, NJ. Call 732-776-3690 to make an appointment.
To make an appointment with Dr. Hanhan at his office in Red Bank, NJ, call 732-530-2410.
For more information, visit https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/services/cancer-care/cancer-services/thoracic-and-esophageal-oncology/.