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  1. Kalen J. Riley, M.D., M.B.A.

    Kalen J. Riley, M.D., M.B.A.

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

    MRI, CT scan, Lumbar puncture, Myelogram, CT brain perfusion, Brain MRI , Brain CT scan, Perfusion MRI, CT angiogram

  2. Lorenzo Rinaldo, M.D., Ph.D.

    Lorenzo Rinaldo, M.D., Ph.D.

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

    Embolization therapy, Carotid angioplasty and stenting, Craniotomy, Endovascular aneurysm repair, Arteriovenous fistula... surgery, Carotid endarterectomy, Brain biopsy, Tumor resection, Aneurysm surgery, Arteriovenous malformation surgery, Stroke, Meningioma, Carotid artery disease, Moyamoya disease, Arteriovenous fistula, Brain tumor, Glioblastoma, Arteriovenous malformation, Cerebral arterial aneurysm, Benign brain tumor

  3. Michael D. Ringler, M.D.

    Michael D. Ringler, M.D.

    1. Radiologist
    1. Rochester, MN
  4. Brian D. Rinker, M.D.

    Brian D. Rinker, M.D.

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

    Free flap, Breast reduction, Breast surgery, Blepharoplasty, Breast reconstruction, DIEP flap, Breast cancer surgery, F...ace lift, Skin cancer excision, Fat transfer, Hand surgery, Facial fracture repair, Breast augmentation, Cosmetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, Skin cancer reconstruction, Microvascular reconstruction, Microvascular surgery, Gynecomastia surgery, Nipple reconstruction

  5. Elizabeth H. Ristagno, M.D.

    Elizabeth H. Ristagno, M.D.

    1. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Meningitis, HIV/AIDS, Periodic fever syndrome, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Staph infections, Immune deficiencies, General in...fectious diseases, Septic arthritis, Osteomyelitis

  6. Matthew J. Ritter, M.D.

    Matthew J. Ritter, M.D.

    1. Anesthesiologist
    1. Rochester, MN
  7. Kevin T. Riutort, M.D., M.S.

    Kevin T. Riutort, M.D., M.S.

    1. Jacksonville, FL
  8. Candido E. Rivera, M.D.

    Candido E. Rivera, M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Oncologist
    3. Hematologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Bone marrow transplant, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, von Willebrand disease, Chronic myelogenous leukemia, Benign hema...tologic condition, Myeloproliferative disorders, Bone marrow failure syndromes

  9. Fernando A. Rivera, M.D.

    Fernando A. Rivera, M.D.

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

    Preventive care

  10. Mariela Rivera, M.D.

    Mariela Rivera, M.D.

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

    Trauma care

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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