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Sacral Tumor

Condition

There are many different types of sacral tumors. They can broadly be classified as either being a metastasis or a primary bone tumor. 

The Brown University Sacral Tumor Center at Rhode Island Hospital combines extensive experience and technical expertise in the multidisciplinary treatment of sacral tumors. Our center is led by the chairman of the Brown /Lifespan Neurosurgery Department, Dr. Ziya L. Gokaslan, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, with unique expertise in sacral tumor treatment. Sacral tumors are rare and require experienced specialists in their treatment.

There are many different types of sacral tumors. They can broadly be classified as either being a metastasis or a primary bone tumor. Treatment ultimately depends on the tumor type. Our team of neurosurgeons, general surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, and radiation oncologists work together to ensure patients receive personalized specialty care to ensure an optimal treatment outcome.

Conditions We Treat

  • Metastases
  • Chordoma
  • Chondrosarcoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Giant cell tumor
  • Aneurysmal bone cyst
  • Osteoblastoma
  • Ewing’s sarcoma
  • Schwannoma
  • Neurofibroma
  • Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor

Affiliated Divisions and Care Centers

Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center

Combining multidisciplinary clinical care with cutting-edge basic research in the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial benign and malignant tumors.
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Norman Prince Spine Institute

Delivering personalized care through a multidisciplinary approach, integrating innovative surgical and nonsurgical techniques.
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People

  • Ziya Gokaslan, MD, FAANS, FACS

    Ziya Gokaslan, MD, FAANS, FACS

    Julius Stoll, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, Clinical Director, Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute, President, Neurosurgery Foundation
  • Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, MD, PhD

    Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, MD, PhD

    Professor of Neurosurgery, Vice-Chair, Strategy and Business Development, Director, Norman Prince Spine Institute, Director, Spinal Surgery Division
  • Thomas Miner, MD

    Thomas J. Miner, MD

    Associate Professor of Surgery, Chief, Surgical Oncology
  • Heinrich Elinzano, MD

    Heinrich Elinzano, MD

    Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine, Clinician Educator, Co-Director, Brain Cancer Committee, Co-Director, Brown University Oncology Research Group, Neuro-Oncology Medical Lead, Brown University Health Cancer Institute
  • Eric T. Wong, MD

    Eric T. Wong, MD

    Professor of Medicine, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Professor of Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurology, Director of Medical Neuro-Oncology

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