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  1. Matthew J. Pingree, M.D.

    Matthew J. Pingree, M.D.

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

    Cancer treatment, Injection, Fluoroscopy, Spinal cord stimulation, Radiofrequency ablation, Peripheral nerve block, Spi...ne procedure, Pain management, Botox injection, Nerve block, Intrathecal baclofen pump implantation, Spinal injection, Ultrasound, Joint injection, Stellate ganglion block, Lumbar sympathetic block, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Epidural blood patch, Ablation therapy, Trigger point injection, Radiofrequency neurotomy, Medial branch block, Celiac plexus block, Ultrasound-guided injection, Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection, Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy, Epidural steroid injection, Dorsal root ganglion stimulator implantation, Intrathecal morphine pump implantation, Intrathecal pump implantation, Sympathetic nerve block

  2. Marcus Vinicius R. Pinto, M.D., M.S.

    Marcus Vinicius R. Pinto, M.D., M.S.

    1. Neuromuscular Disease Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Evoked potential test, Electromyography, Transthyretin amyloidosis, Brachial plexus neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy, ...Vasculitis, Lumbosacral plexopathy, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

  3. Gui Piovezani Ramos, M.D.

    Gui Piovezani Ramos, M.D.

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

    Upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Microscopic colitis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Immune-...related adverse event

  4. Phillip Pirgousis, M.D.

    Phillip Pirgousis, M.D.

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

    Cancer treatment, Laryngectomy, Transoral robotic surgery, Facial reanimation surgery, Parotidectomy, Parathyroidectomy..., Thyroidectomy, Skin cancer excision, Robotic surgery, Neck dissection, Reconstructive surgery, Nerve reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Head and neck cancer, Skin cancer, Thyroid cancer, Melanoma, Throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Salivary gland tumor, Jaw tumors and cysts, Facial deformity, HPV-associated cancer

  5. Stephen Pirris, M.D.

    Stephen Pirris, M.D.

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

    Back surgery, Lumbar fusion, Diskectomy, Spinal fusion, Spinal cord stimulation, Cervical spine fusion, Foraminotomy, L...aminectomy, Cervical spine surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Spine tumor surgery, Cervical disk replacement, Spondylolisthesis surgery, Robotic spine surgery, Cervical diskectomy, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Lumbar diskectomy, Thoracic diskectomy, Lumbar laminectomy, Cervical laminectomy, Thoracic pseudoarthrosis procedure, Lumbar pseudoarthrosis procedure, Thoracic fusion, Cervical pseudoarthrosis procedure, Thoracic laminectomy, Minimally invasive cervical diskectomy, Minimally invasive spinal fusion, Minimally invasive lumbar diskectomy, Minimally invasive diskectomy, Minimally invasive thoracic diskectomy, Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion, Minimally invasive foraminotomy, Minimally invasive cervical foraminotomy, Minimally invasive thoracic spinal fusion, Revision spinal surgery, Pseudoarthrosis procedure, Endoscopic spine surgery, Neck pain, Back pain, Spinal stenosis, Cervical radiculopathy, Cervical spondylosis, Degenerative disk disease, Disk disease, Herniated disk, Cervical myelopathy, Thoracic radiculopathy, Discogenic back pain, Lumbar radiculopathy, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Cervical spinal stenosis, Thoracic myelopathy, Thoracic herniated disk, Radiculopathy, Cervical spondylolisthesis, Cervical kyphosis, Cervical herniated disk, Pseudarthrosis, Failed back syndrome, Spine arthritis

  6. Sorin V. Pislaru, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sorin V. Pislaru, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Cardiologist
    2. Echocardiographer
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Percutaneous valve procedure, Heart valve disease

  7. Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.

    Mark R. Pittelkow, M.D.

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

    Skin cancer, Psoriasis, Melanoma, Vasculitis, Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, Vascular skin ulcer

  8. Thomas P. Pittelkow, D.O.

    Thomas P. Pittelkow, D.O.

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

    Cancer treatment, Injection, Fluoroscopy, Spinal cord stimulation, Radiofrequency ablation, Peripheral nerve block, Spi...ne procedure, Pain management, Botox injection, Nerve block, Intrathecal baclofen pump implantation, Spinal injection, Hospice care, Ultrasound, Joint injection, Stellate ganglion block, Lumbar sympathetic block, Peripheral nerve stimulation, Epidural blood patch, Ablation therapy, Trigger point injection, Radiofrequency neurotomy, Medial branch block, Celiac plexus block, Ultrasound-guided injection, Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection, Fluoroscopy-guided biopsy, Epidural steroid injection, Dorsal root ganglion stimulator implantation, Intrathecal morphine pump implantation, Intrathecal pump implantation, Sympathetic nerve block, Chronic pain, Arthritis, Neuropathic pain syndrome, Spinal stenosis, Neuropathy, Nerve irritation, Complex regional pain syndrome, Cancer-related pain, Spinal pain, Failed total knee replacement, Failed back syndrome, Failed total hip replacement

  9. Sean J. Pittock, M.D.

    Sean J. Pittock, M.D.

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

    Autoimmune disease, Multiple sclerosis, Neuromyelitis optica, Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated d...isease, Autoimmune encephalitis, Autoimmune epilepsy, Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system

  10. Siobhan T. Pittock, M.B., B.Ch.

    Siobhan T. Pittock, M.B., B.Ch.

    1. Pediatrician
    2. Pediatric Endocrinologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Thyroid disease, Type 2 diabetes in children, Type 1 diabetes in children, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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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Craniectomy care at Mayo Clinic

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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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