Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

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  1. Gina Kim, M.D.

    Gina Kim, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Small bowel resection, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Hernia repair, Inguinal hernia, He...rnia, Gallstones, Appendix disease, Incisional hernia

  2. Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

    Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

    1. Metabolic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystec...tomy, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, Laparoscopic surgery, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Hernia repair, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastroparesis, Inguinal hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hiatal hernia, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, Incisional hernia

  3. Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D.

    Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D.

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

    Cancer treatment, Whipple procedure, Robotic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Hepatobiliary disease post...operative care, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Liver resection, Pancreatectomy, Bile duct resection, Bile duct obstruction surgery, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Microwave ablation for cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Enlarged spleen, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction

  4. Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Robotic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, Laparoscopic surgery, Gastric banding r...emoval surgery, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Gastrointestinal surgery, Nissen fundoplication, Hernia repair, Obesity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Cholecystitis, Inguinal hernia, Hernia, Hiatal hernia, Metabolic disorders

  5. David G. Pearson, M.D.

    David G. Pearson, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, ...Intragastric balloon procedure, Adrenalectomy, Appendectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Esophagoscopy, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Nissen fundoplication, Hernia repair, Obesity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Cholecystitis, Ventral hernia, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Gallstones, Appendicitis, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Adrenal cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia

  6. Katherine Poruk, M.D.

    Katherine Poruk, M.D.

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

    Whipple procedure, Liver biopsy, Rectal cancer surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Cholecystectomy, Splenectom...y, Adrenalectomy, Liver tumor ablation, Pancreatic enucleation, Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, Pancreatectomy, Fundoplication, Liver cyst resection, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Pancreas biopsy, Liver cyst removal, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Benign adrenal tumor, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Gallstones, Enlarged spleen, Adrenal cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver tumor, Liver cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction, Liver mass, Spleen injury, Adrenal incidentaloma, Duodenal polyp

  7. Thea Price, M.D.

    Thea Price, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Skin graft surgery, Tracheostomy, Soft tissue injection, Bowel resection, Wound care, La...parotomy, Wound ulcer healing, Hernia repair, Gastrostomy, Tissue regeneration, Burns, Traumatic injury, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Cholecystitis, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Calciphylaxis, Appendicitis, Dermatomyositis, Wound, Enterocutaneous fistula, Bowel dysfunction, Surgical incision, Ulcer of lower limb, Radiation injury

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

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

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

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

    Cancer treatment, Living donor liver transplant, Whipple procedure, Robotic surgery, Colorectal surgery, Rectal cancer ...surgery, Cholecystectomy, Liver tumor ablation, Laparoscopic surgery, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Pancreatectomy, Gastrectomy, 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, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Immune thrombocytopenia, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Peritoneal cancer, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Neuroendocrine tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Portal hypertension, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver cyst, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Polycystic liver disease, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Liver mass, Liver abscess, Neuroendocrine liver metastasis, Locally advanced pancreatic cancer

  10. John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    John A. Stauffer, M.D.

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

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

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  2. Rocha FG. Open cholecystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 12, 2023.
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  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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