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  1. Paras H. Shah, M.D.

    Paras H. Shah, M.D.

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

    Nephrectomy, Partial nephrectomy, Laparoscopic kidney surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic prostatectomy, Robotic sur...gery, Urinary diversion, Prostatectomy, Bladder removal, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Prostate cancer, Bladder cancer, Kidney cancer, Ureteral cancer

  2. K Robert Shen, M.D.

    K Robert Shen, M.D.

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

    Lung surgery, VATS, Chest surgery, Lung cancer screening, Thoracoscopy, Pleurodesis, Chest wall biopsy, Lung biopsy, Es...ophagectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Lobectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Bleb resection, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall reconstruction, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Supercharged jejunal interposition, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Pericardial effusion, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung nodule, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Bronchial stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Pleural effusion, Hiatal hernia, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Zenker's diverticulum, Diaphragm paralysis, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Tracheomalacia, Pleural disease, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Lung mass, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Chest wall deformity, Malignant pleural effusion, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Squamous cell lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Lung metastasis, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Esophageal cyst, Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease, Acquired tracheomalacia

  3. Alexander Y. Shin, M.D.

    Alexander Y. Shin, M.D.

    1. Orthopedic Surgeon
    2. Hand Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Brachial plexus reconstruction, Carpal tunnel surgery, Nerve graft, Minimally invasive surgery, Wrist reconstruction, V...ascularized bone grafting, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Brachial plexus injury, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Distal radius fracture, Ulnar wrist pain, Peripheral nerve injury, Scaphoid fracture, Hand arthritis, Wrist instability, Scaphoid nonunion

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

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

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

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

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

  6. John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    John A. Stauffer, M.D.

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

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

  7. Luca Stocchi, M.D.

    Luca Stocchi, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Laparoscopic surgery, Colostomy, Colorectal surgery, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Colo...n cancer, Cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rectal cancer, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Anal fistula

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

    Luis F. Tapias Vargas, M.D.

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

    Lung surgery, VATS, Chest surgery, Thoracoscopy, Pleurodesis, Chest wall biopsy, Lung biopsy, Esophagectomy, Minimally ...invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Median sternotomy, Robotic surgery, Esophageal reconstruction, Thymectomy, Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Lung volume reduction surgery, Heller myotomy, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Lobectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, Chest reconstruction, Mediastinoscopy, Carinal resection, Bleb resection, Decortication, Chest wall resection, Thoracotomy, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Robotic lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Minimally invasive lung resection, Chest wall reconstruction, Robotic thymectomy, Segmentectomy, Video mediastinoscopy, Lung resection, Pleurectomy, Minimally invasive thymectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Robotic esophagectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Paraesophageal hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Bronchial stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Pleural effusion, Hiatal hernia, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Diaphragm paralysis, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Lung tumor, Tracheomalacia, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal tumor, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Indeterminate pleural effusion, Diaphragmatic eventration

  9. David D. Thiel, M.D.

    David D. Thiel, M.D.

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

    Nephrectomy, Partial nephrectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic prostatectomy, Robotic surgery, Prostatectomy, Reconstr...uctive surgery, Prostate cancer, Renal cell carcinoma, Kidney cancer, Kidney stone

  10. Cornelius A. Thiels, D.O., M.B.A.

    Cornelius A. Thiels, D.O., M.B.A.

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

    Cancer treatment, Gastrectomy, Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, Whipple procedure, Pancreatectomy, Laparoscop...ic surgery, Splenectomy, Cholecystectomy, Abdominal surgery, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, Cytoreductive surgery, Microwave ablation for cancer, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Chemotherapy for colon cancer, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Liver tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Liposarcoma, Retroperitoneal sarcoma

Research

Mayo Clinic surgeons and researchers explore the use of minimally invasive surgery to improve patient outcomes by reducing the impact of surgery on patients' quality of life.

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

Research Profiles

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Minimally invasive surgery care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. AskMayoExpert. Endometrial cancer: Diagnosis through first treatment (or surgical staging) (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  2. Raffaelli M, et al. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Gland Surgery. 2019; doi:10.21037/gs.2019.06.07.
  3. Hu YX, et al. Esophageal hiatal hernia: Risk, diagnosis and management. Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2018; doi:10.1080/17474124.2018.1441711.
  4. AskMayoExpert. Biliary stone disease. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  5. AskMayoExpert. Acromegaly and gigantism. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
  6. Azagury D, et al. Surgical anti-reflux options beyond fundoplication. Current Gastroenterology Reports. 2017; doi:10.1007/s11894-017-0582-9.
  7. Bona R. Elective (diagnostic or therapeutic) splenectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  8. Pryor AP, et al. Complications of laparoscopic surgery. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  9. Bednarski BK. Overview of colon resection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  10. Sheng S, et al. Comparison of robot-assisted surgery, laparoscopic-assisted surgery, and open surgery for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Medicine. 2018; doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011817.
  11. Navaratnam A, et al. Updates in urologic robot assisted surgery [version 1; peer review: 2 approved. F1000 Research. 2022; doi:10.12688/f1000research.15480.1.
  12. Broucek JR, et al. Minimally invasive approaches to pancreatic cancer. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.soc.2018.11.006.
  13. Han ES, et al. Safety in minimally invasive surgery. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2019.01.013.
  14. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. May 26, 2023.
  15. AskMayoExpert. Living donor nephrectomy (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2020.
  16. AskMayoExpert. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  17. Lim RB. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 9, 2023.
  18. AskMayoExpert. Knee replacement. Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  19. Hosn MA, et al. Visceral artery aneurysms: Decision making and treatment options in the new era of minimally invasive and endovascular surgery. International Journal of Angiology. 2019; doi:10.1055/s-0038-1676958.
  20. Promising results in minimally invasive brain surgery for epilepsy. Mayo Clinic. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-finds-promising-results-in-minimally-invasive-brain-surgery-for-epilepsy/. Accessed Aug. 9, 2021.
  21. Behbehani S, et al. Mortality rates in benign laparoscopic and robotic gyneologic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.10.005.
  22. Alvi MA, et al. Operative approaches for lumbar disc herniation: A systematic review and multiple treatment meta-analysis of conventional and minimally invasive surgeries. World Neurosurgery. 2018; doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.156.
  23. Jackson C, et al. Minimally invasive biopsies of deep-seated brain lesions using tubular retractors under exoscopic visualization. Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery. 2017; doi:10.1055/s-0037-1602698.

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