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  1. Staci E. Beamer, M.D.

    Staci E. Beamer, M.D.

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

    VATS, Esophagectomy, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Robotic surgery, Thymectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympat...hectomy, Diaphragm plication, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Robotic lobectomy, Chest wall reconstruction, Robotic thymectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Pleurectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Robotic esophagectomy, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Broken rib, Esophageal cancer, Pleural disease, Chest wall tumor, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Fungal lung infection, Lung metastasis, Bronchogenic cyst, Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, Esophageal cyst, Diaphragmatic eventration

  2. Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

    Stephen D. Cassivi, M.D., M.S.

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

    Lung surgery, VATS, Chest surgery, Lung cancer screening, Esophageal dilation, Pleurodesis, Lung biopsy, Chest wall bio...psy, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Lobectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Esophagoscopy, Bleb resection, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Decortication, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Chest wall reconstruction, Thoracoplasty, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Lung nodule, Paraesophageal hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Chest wall tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Thymic tumor, Malignant pleural effusion, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Lung tumor, Lung mass, Diaphragmatic hernia, Fibrosarcoma, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Squamous cell lung cancer, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Lung metastasis, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer

  3. Ian A. Makey, M.D.

    Ian A. Makey, M.D.

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

    Lung transplant, VATS, Thymectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Robotic lobectomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Lung cancer

  4. Carlos A. Puig Gilbert, M.D.

    Carlos A. Puig Gilbert, M.D.

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

    VATS, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Peroral... endoscopic myotomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Robotic lobectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  5. Janani S. Reisenauer, M.D.

    Janani S. Reisenauer, M.D.

    1. Thoracic Surgeon
    2. Interventional Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    VATS, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Lung volume re...duction surgery, Heller myotomy, VATS lobectomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  6. K Robert Shen, M.D.

    K Robert Shen, M.D.

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

    VATS, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, ...Heller myotomy, VATS lobectomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  7. Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

    Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

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

    VATS, Esophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Lung volume re...duction surgery, Heller myotomy, VATS lobectomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Thymic tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor

  8. Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

    Mathew Thomas, M.B.B.S., M.D.

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

    Lung transplant, VATS, Pectus excavatum surgery, Chest surgery, Fundoplication, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Diaphra...gm pacing, Diaphragm plication, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Decortication, Tracheal resection, Chest wall resection, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Esophageal diverticulectomy, Tracheobronchoplasty, Achalasia, Pectus excavatum, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Hiatal hernia, Sarcoma, Schwannoma, Carcinoid tumor, Zenker's diverticulum, Solitary fibrous tumor, Diaphragm paralysis, Thymic tumor, Chest wall deformity, Tracheomalacia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Mediastinal tumor

  9. Victor F. Trastek, M.D.
    Areas of focus:

    VATS, Lung volume reduction surgery, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Germ cell tumor, Diverticulitis, Lung cancer, Mya...sthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Throat cancer

  10. David Turay, M.D., PHD

    David Turay, M.D., PHD

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

    Tracheostomy, Feeding tube placement, Amputation, Peritoneal dialysis, VATS, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Chole...cystectomy, Appendectomy, Abdominal surgery, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Rib fracture stabilization, Thoracotomy, Bowel dysfunction, Shock, Pancreatitis, Stoma, Diverticulitis, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Mesenteric ischemia, Hernia, Compartment syndrome, Respiratory failure, Small bowel obstruction, Appendicitis, Infection, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Abscess, Hemorrhage, Gangrene, Tumors and masses, Necrotizing fasciitis, Volvulus

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists study new uses and techniques to improve the quality and safety of surgical procedures, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Publications

See a list of publications about video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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  1. AskMayoExpert. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  2. Thoracoscopy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/diagnostic-and-therapeutic-pulmonary-procedures/thoracoscopy-and-video-assisted-thoracoscopic-surgery. Accessed Aug. 25, 2022.
  3. Demmy T, et al. Overview of minimally invasive thoracic surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 25, 2022.
  4. Joshi V, et al. Video-assisted thoracoscopic anterior vertebral body tethering for the correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis of the spine. Surgical Technique. 2018; doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezy200.
  5. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Sept. 19, 2022.
  6. Nguyen HT. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Sept. 20, 2022.

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