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A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is a medical emergency that can cause life-threatening bleeding.

When the pleura that surrounds the lungs is infected or inflamed, this is called a pleural disorder. 

Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can affect the body’s ability to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fat from food.

There are two main types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

Histiocytosis occurs when an excessive amount of white blood cells build up in the body’s tissues. 

Superior sulcus (Pancoast) tumors arise in the pulmonary apex of the chest.

At Tampa General Hospital, we provide comprehensive treatment for all types of cancers that affect the digestive system and have a colorectal oncology program that specializes in treating colon and rectum cancer. 

Our board-certified surgeons have been at the forefront of colorectal cancer treatments and screening for nearly two decades. As innovative pioneers, we remove more rectal tumors through transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) than any other hospital in West Central Florida. These procedures provide patients with an early return to a productive life. As a result, Tampa General offers patients faster recovery times and significantly better outcomes than national averages.

A key component of many liver cancer treatment plans, liver resection surgery is performed to remove all or a portion of the liver. It is a complex operation that requires the specialized expertise of a highly experienced surgical team. For some liver cancer patients, liver resection offers the best chance at a positive outcome.