Two decades ago, Dr. Pigazzi performed the world’s first robot-assisted tumor removal for rectal cancer at City of Hope in Duarte, Calif.
In his role, Dr. Pigazzi will lead a team of surgeons specializing in complex colon, rectal and anal cancers, advance research in early-onset colorectal cancer and minimally invasive techniques to improve recovery after surgery and oversee optimal access and utilization of surgical services.
Dr. Pigazzi specializes in laparoscopic, robot-assisted and open surgical techniques. His research includes neoadjuvant therapies for colon and rectal cancer.
