
Overview
I am a surgical oncologist and researcher whose primary areas of focus are cancers of the liver and pancreas. As a surgeon, I believe in using minimally-invasive techniques, when possible, to speed up a patient’s recovery and get them to other avenues of care faster. My research is focused on clinical practice and clinical outcomes. I became interested in surgical oncology, because I enjoy the opportunity to restore hope to patients who may feel despair after their initial cancer diagnosis. I aim to restore hope by connecting with patients individually and providing them with options for treatment when they might feel they have none. I also work closely with my radiology oncology and medical oncology colleagues in crafting a treatment and care plan. Working together as a team often allows us to come up with a much better treatment plan than any of us could by ourselves.
Dr. Zani is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center Sarcoma Clinic
As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.
Duke Cancer Center
Every day, my goal is to take the best surgical care of my patients' kidney or prostate cancer by offering the most up-to-date minimally invasive surgical treatments, while making sure that their experiences and outcomes at Duke Health are top-notch! As we look at the scans together and discuss biopsy results, it is important to me that I spend all of the time that my patients and their families need to clearly understand their diagnosis as well as all treatment options, so that we can make joint decisions about next steps and their treatment plan. Many of my patients are referred from all over the country to seek highly specialized urology care, including nonsurgical focal cryotherapy for prostate cancer, robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic surgical removal of their kidney tumor called a partial nephrectomy, among other treatments, with our multidisciplinary, collaborative team. I always reassure and share my positive outlook with my patients as we navigate the health system together. My patients know that, as their physician, I will be their champion and advise them and guide them through their treatment. We are in this together. Dr. Polascik is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
David Ollila is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ollila is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ollila is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Zani isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- EndoscopyDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Zani isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Zani isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.



