After Vlad was diagnosed with an uncommon tumor of the appendix that had spread throughout his abdomen, he needed a complex surgery that was not offered in the state of Nevada until recently. Dr. Matthew Selleck, renowned surgical oncologist at Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists performed the 13-14 hour procedure to remove the tumor and cancer cells in the abdomen. This surgery was the first life-saving surgery of it’s kind in the state in late 2021. This type of care is now available for patients in our community only at Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists and MountainView Hospital. For more information about the practice visit LVCSS.com or call (702) 962-2300.