Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

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  1. Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Cryoablation for cancer, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Splenectomy, Parace...ntesis, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Microwave ablation for cancer, Minimally invasive surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Liver tumor ablation, Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care, Small bowel resection, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Irreversible electroporation, Bile duct stone removal, Bile duct resection, Soft tissue tumor ablation, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Portal hypertension management, Liver cyst fenestration, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Liver cyst removal, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatitis, Peritoneal cancer, Liver tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Stomach cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Enlarged spleen, Immune thrombocytopenia, Pancreatic cyst, Polycystic liver disease, Liver cyst, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Sarcoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Appendix cancer, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction, Retroperitoneal sarcoma

  2. Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    3. Transplant Surgeon
    4. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Living donor liver transplant, Laparoscopic surgery, Cholecystecto...my, Gastrectomy, Colorectal surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Liver tumor ablation, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Bile duct stone removal, Bile duct resection, Portal hypertension management, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy , Extended hepatectomy, Laparoscopic pancreatectomy, Laparoscopic microwave ablation, Robotic pancreatectomy, Pancreatectomy with vascular resection, Extended hepatectomy with vascular resection, Cytoreductive hepatectomy, Robotic hepatectomy, Laparoscopic hepatectomy, Extended hepatectomy with in situ cold perfusion, Robotic splenectomy, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Neuroendocrine tumor, Pancreatitis, Peritoneal cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Liver mass, Portal hypertension, Immune thrombocytopenia, Pancreatic cyst, Polycystic liver disease, Liver cyst, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Liver abscess, Neuroendocrine liver metastasis, Locally advanced pancreatic cancer

  3. John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Adrenalectomy, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Cholecystectomy, Pancreas biopsy, Minimally invasive sur...gery, Liver biopsy, Liver tumor ablation, Gallbladder tube placement, Liver resection, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Liver cyst removal, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatitis, Benign adrenal tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma, Duodenal polyp, Spleen injury, Liver mass, Enlarged spleen, Gallstones, Pancreatic cyst, Liver cyst, Ampullary cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Appendix cancer, Adrenal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction, Adrenal insufficiency

  4. Daniel Stephens, M.D.

    Daniel Stephens, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Intensive care, Trauma care, Laparoscopic surgery, Splenectomy, Chest surgery, Hernia repair, Cholecystectomy, Rib frac...ture stabilization, Colectomy, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Chest reconstruction, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Thoracotomy, Traumatic brain injury, Hernia, Inguinal hernia, ARDS, Gallstones, Ventral hernia, Traumatic injury, Gallbladder polyp

  5. Veljko Strajina, M.D.

    Veljko Strajina, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Adrenalectomy, Splenectomy, Hernia repair, Cholecystectomy, Lymphadenectomy, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Rib frac...ture stabilization, Small bowel resection, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Pheochromocytoma, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid cancer, Aldosteronoma

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  2. Rocha FG. Open cholecystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 12, 2023.
  3. Soper NJ, et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 11, 2023.
  4. Treatment for gallstones. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/treatment. Accessed April 12, 2023.

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