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  1. Tyler M. Kaplan, M.D.

    Tyler M. Kaplan, M.D.

    1. Ophthalmologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cataract surgery, Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma drainage device surgery, Selective laser trabeculoplasty, Goniotomy, Laser p...eripheral iridotomy, Cataract, Glaucoma

  2. Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S.

    Ekta Kapoor, M.B.B.S.

    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Hormone therapy, Vulvodynia, Painful intercourse, Female sexual dysfunction, Menopause, Obesity, Perimenopause, Vaginal... atrophy, Low sex drive in women

  3. Prashant Kapoor, M.D.

    Prashant Kapoor, M.D.

    1. Oncologist
    2. Hematologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy, Bispecific antibody therapy, AL amyloidosis, Amyloidosis, Multiple myeloma,... Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Plasmacytoma

  4. Jamie D. Kapplinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    Jamie D. Kapplinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Nuclear Medicine Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Lung biopsy, Kidney biopsy, Liver biopsy, Radiopharmaceutical therapy

  5. Dean Karahalios, M.D.

    Dean Karahalios, M.D.

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

    Spinal fusion, Spinal injection, Shunt placement, Craniotomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Stereotactic needle biopsy, S...pinal tumor ablation, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Spinal stabilization surgery, Robotic spine surgery, Chiari malformation surgery, Peripheral nerve tumor surgery, Cranioplasty, Peripheral nerve graft, Endoscopic spine surgery, Spinal care, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Spinal stenosis, Spinal fracture, Herniated disk, Spinal cord tumor, Spinal tumor, Spinal pain, Discogenic back pain, Spinal cord metastasis, Synovial cyst, Basilar skull invagination

  6. Kristin E. Karim, M.D.

    Kristin E. Karim, M.D.

    1. Hand Surgeon
    Areas of focus:

    Amputation, Tendon transfer, Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel surgery, Nerve graft, Nerve decompression, Wrist fracture treat...ment, Wrist reconstruction, Wrist fusion, Wrist replacement, Finger joint replacement, Wrist ligament reconstruction, Finger fusion, Finger ligament reconstruction, Elbow fracture fixation, Fracture treatment, Wrist arthroscopy, Finger reattachment, Forearm ligament reconstruction, Thumb ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, Rheumatoid arthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Thumb arthritis, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Fracture, Infection, Tendinitis, Trigger finger, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, Dupuytren contracture, Finger instability, Wrist pain, Wrist ligament injury, Hand injury, Nerve compression syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Tendinopathy, Hand arthritis, Wrist instability, Hand mass

  7. Mohammed Karim, M.D.

    Mohammed Karim, M.D.

    1. Orthopedic Surgeon
    2. Oncologist
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Spinal fusion, Spine procedure, Hemipelvectomy, Amputation, Surgical biopsy, Bone biopsy, Prophylacti...c surgery, Sacrectomy, Spine tumor surgery, Spine reconstruction, Spine decompression, Spinal stabilization surgery, Spondylolisthesis surgery, Tumor resection, Tumor biopsy, Fracture treatment, Pelvic tumor surgery, Limb salvage surgery, Vertebral column resection, Bone metastasis surgery, Surgical stabilization of metastatic bone cancer, Spinal cord injury, Cancer, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Chordoma, Spondyloarthritis, Soft tissue sarcoma, Spinal stenosis, Spinal fracture, Bone cancer, Spinal tumor, Spondylotic myelopathy, Spondylosis, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoma of unknown primary, Bone metastasis, Spinal metastasis, Tumors and masses, Osteosarcoma, Metastatic breast cancer, Pelvic sarcoma, Pelvic bone tumor, Soft tissue tumor, Pathologic fracture, Spinal abscess, Stage 4 melanoma

  8. Nina J. Karlin, M.D.

    Nina J. Karlin, M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Oncologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Cervical cancer, Neuroendocrine tumor, Ovarian cancer, Peritoneal cancer, Fallopian tube cancer, Gynecologic cancer, Th...yroid cancer, Vulvar cancer, Adrenal cancer, Uterine carcinoma

  9. Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia, M.D.

    Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia, M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Chronic cough

  10. R. Jeffrey Karnes, M.D.

    R. Jeffrey Karnes, M.D.

    1. Urologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    PSMA therapy, Lymphadenectomy, Urinary diversion, Prostatectomy, Bladder removal, Pelvic surgery, Open prostatectomy, P...rostate cancer, Bladder cancer, Metastatic prostate cancer, Prostate cancer recurrence, Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, Urethral cancer, Recurrent cancer, Penile cancer, Pelvic sarcoma

Research

Neurologists and neurosurgeons are doctors trained in conditions that affect the nervous system. They work to improve care for people who need a craniectomy. Researchers in the Brain Tumor Program study better ways to diagnose and treat brain tumors. One area of study is brain-mapping techniques for tumors that are difficult to reach.

Publications

See a list of publications about craniectomy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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  1. Hawryluk GWJ, et al. Guidelines for the management of severe traumatic brain injury: 2020 update of the decompressive craniectomy recommendations. Neurosurgery. 2020. doi:10.1093/neuros/nyaa278.
  2. Beucler N, et al. Indications and scientific support for supratentorial unilateral decompressive craniectomy for different subgroups of patients: A scoping review. Acta Neurochirurgica. 2024. doi:10.1007/s00701-024-06277-7.
  3. Luo X, et al. Decompressive craniectomy for patients with malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery: A pooled analysis of two randomized controlled trials. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2024. doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.107719.
  4. American College of Surgeons. Medication and surgery: Before your operation. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/medications/. Accessed July 22, 2026.
  5. Winn HR, ed. Surgical anatomy of the skull base. In: Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 22, 2026.
  6. Gati A, et al. Timing and outcomes of cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy: A systematic review of neurological recovery, complications, and predictive factors. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2026; doi:10.3390/jcm15082813.
  7. Paul B, et al. Nonsurgical management of syndrome of the trephined: A systematic review. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2025; doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000012042.
  8. Porto Junior S, et al. Endoscopic surgery for craniosynostosis: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108296.
  9. Ali SH, et al. Decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy for acute subdural hematoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis with an adjusted subgroup analysis. Journal of Central Nervous System Disease. 2024; doi:10.1177/11795735241297250.
  10. Suleman F, et al. The role of helmet therapy in craniosynostosis: A systematic review. Asian Journal of Neurosurgery. 2024; doi:10.1055/s-0044-1791228.
  11. Silverberg ND, et al. Action Collaborative on Traumatic Brain Injury Care: Adapted clinical practice guideline. Annals of Family Medicine. 2025; doi:10.1370/afm.250352.
  12. Mullins A, et al. Occupational therapy interventions in facilitating return to work in patients with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation. 2025; doi:10.1177/10519815251317411.
  13. Pandit AS, et al. The need for head protection protocols for craniectomy patients during rest, transfers and turning. Frontiers in Surgery. 2022; doi:10.3389/fsurg.2022.918886.
  14. American Society of Anesthesiologists. 2023 American Society of Anesthesiologists practice guidelines for preoperative fasting: Carbohydrate-containing clear liquids with or without protein, chewing gum, and pediatric fasting duration. Anesthesiology. 2023; doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000004381.
  15. Bellomo J, et al. Level of evidence of enhanced recovery after surgery strategies for elective craniotomy: An updated systematic review. Neurosurgical Review. 2026; doi:10.1007/s10143-025-03961-9.
  16. Surgical wound care. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/for-patients/recovering-from-surgery/home-skills-for-patients/wound-management/surgical-wound-care. Accessed July 28, 2026.

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