Alan,
Sorry to hear the chemo was unsuccessful, but I hope the surgery takes care of it!
Pat is the expert on the top doctors so hopefully, she will have something to share.
I wish you the very best on the surgery. Bring gum with you and chew it the day of or the next day. It's been shown to help send signals to wake up the intestines. Also, even though you won't feel like it--walk! This is critical for getting the intestines going and the sooner they do, the sooner you feel better. After surgery, when you are feeling all beat up and thinking "I'll be damned if I feel like walking, those guys are crazy", remember this post and the key phrase "the sooner they do, the sooner you feel better". It is one of the most important things that you can do to speed your recovery. You will feel like crap MUCH longer if you do not walk.
Also, even if it is a real pain, don't have them remove that NG (nasal/gastric) tube until you are sure you can tolerate liquids. You do not want them putting that sucker back in when you are awake--just trust me on that!
Let us know how it goes as soon as you can. We will all be thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way.
Mike