Dr. Mohamed Adam leads UCSF’s surgical oncology team, treating peritoneal mesothelioma and gastrointestinal tumors. His expertise includes cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for asbestos-related peritoneal cancers. He balances advanced surgical techniques with patient-focused care to improve survival and quality of life.
As director of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies at UCSF, Dr. Adam leads a prominent research group dedicated to advancing treatments for peritoneal cancers. He has authored more than 150 publications and serves on national guidelines committees for appendiceal cancer, bringing cutting-edge research insights directly into patient care.
Dr. Adam specializes in mesothelioma and asbestos-related peritoneal cancers, offering expert surgical care through advanced HIPEC procedures and minimally invasive techniques. He leads a multidisciplinary team that customizes treatment strategies to each patient’s unique needs.
His active research drives innovations in peritoneal cancer treatment, improving outcomes for patients with mesothelioma. Dr. Adam combines cutting-edge surgical expertise with compassionate care focused on extending and enhancing life.
Adam, M. et al. (2025, April). Systemic Therapy and Surgical Management of Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40015803/
Adam, M. et al. (2025, February). ASO Author Reflections: Innovative Robot-Assisted Endoluminal Resection for Gastroesophageal Junction Leiomyomas. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-024-16613-x
Adam, M. et al. (2023, November). A Machine Learning Approach to Predict Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy Using Only Preoperatively Known Data. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-023-14041-x
Adam, M. et al. (2023, March). Hand-Assisted Versus Pure Minimally-Invasive Distal Pancreatectomy: Is There a Downside to Lending a Hand?. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1007/s00268-022-06835-z
Adam, M. et al. (2022, March). Determining Hospital Volume Threshold for Safety of Minimally Invasive Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Contemporary Cutpoint Analysis. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-021-10984-1
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