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  1. Daniel F. Labuz

    Daniel F. Labuz

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Oophorectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, Fertility preservation, Nephrectomy, S...plenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Heller myotomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Nuss procedure, Liver resection, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Chest surgery, Nissen fundoplication, Diaphragmatic hernia repair, Lung surgery, Abdominal surgery, Neonatal surgery, Cancer, Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pectus excavatum, Neuroblastoma, Immune thrombocytopenia, Ulcerative colitis, Sarcoma, Germ cell tumor, Benign adrenal tumor, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Wilms' tumor, Embryonal tumor, Hemangioma, Hyperhidrosis, Chest wall tumor, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Gallstones, Rectal prolapse, Constipation in children, Intestinal obstruction, Achalasia, Fecal incontinence, Hiatal hernia, Pediatric trauma, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Adnexal tumor, Adrenal cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Hirschsprung's disease, Hydrocele, Chest wall deformity, Pectus carinatum, Tracheomalacia, Congenital lung malformation, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Pulmonary sequestration

  2. Devyani Lal, M.D.

    Devyani Lal, M.D.

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Sinus surgery, Nose surgery, Endoscopic procedure, Transnasal endoscopic procedure, Pituita...ry tumor, Skull base tumor, Chronic sinusitis, Nasal polyps, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Blocked tear duct, Chordoma, Samter's triad, CSF leak, Petrous apex lesion, Thyroid eye disease

  3. Carrie L. Langstraat, M.D.

    Carrie L. Langstraat, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    2. Gynecologic Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Chemotherapy, Minimally invasive surgery, Minimally invasive hysterectomy, Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, A...bdominal hysterectomy, Robotic hysterectomy, Sentinel node biopsy, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Vulvectomy, Vaginectomy, Fertility sparing surgery, Conization, Pelvic exenteration, Minimally invasive surgical staging, Gynecological surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Endometriosis, Cervical cancer, Germ cell tumor, Ovarian cyst, Ovarian cancer, Peritoneal cancer, Vulvar cancer, Endometrial cancer, Vaginal cancer, Adnexal tumor, Gynecologic cancer, Fallopian tube cancer, Cervical dysplasia, Vulvar dysplasia, Gestational trophoblastic disease

  4. Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

    Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

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

    Gastric bypass surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystec...tomy, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, Laparoscopic surgery, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Hernia repair, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastroparesis, Inguinal hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hiatal hernia, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, Incisional hernia

  5. David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A.

    David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Colorectal surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colectomy, Proctectomy, Intraoperative radiation therapy, C...olostomy, Ileoanal anastomosis surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Coloanal anastomosis, Laparoscopic surgery, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Complex oncologic multidisciplinary pelvic surgery, Colon cancer, Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Ulcerative colitis, Lynch syndrome, Colon polyps, Rectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Recurrent cancer, Polyposis syndromes

  6. Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.

    Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.

    1. Obstetrician
    2. Gynecologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Ablation therapy, Myomectomy, Diagnostic hysteroscopy, Loop electro...surgical excision procedure, Pelvic exam, Colposcopy, Endometrial ablation, Female hormone replacement therapy, Radiofrequency ablation, Birth control pill method, Endometriosis surgery, Hysteroscopy, Intrauterine device method, Conization, Polypectomy, Gynecological surgery, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroid, Menstrual cramps, Sexually transmitted disease, Ectopic pregnancy, Ovarian cyst, Uterine polyps, Menopause, Chronic pelvic pain, Vaginal atrophy, Vulvodynia, Bacterial vaginosis, Postmenopausal bleeding, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Perimenopause, Vaginal yeast infection, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Adnexal tumor, Vaginitis, Adenomyosis, Painful intercourse, Uterine anomaly, Cervical dysplasia, Vulvar dysplasia, Imperforate hymen

  7. Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D.

    Jennifer L. Leiting, M.D.

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

    Cancer treatment, Whipple procedure, Robotic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Hepatobiliary disease post...operative care, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Liver resection, Pancreatectomy, Bile duct resection, Bile duct obstruction surgery, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Microwave ablation for cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Enlarged spleen, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction

  8. Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

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

    Gastric bypass surgery, Robotic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, Laparoscopic surgery, Gastric banding r...emoval surgery, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Gastrointestinal surgery, Nissen fundoplication, Hernia repair, Obesity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Cholecystitis, Inguinal hernia, Hernia, Hiatal hernia, Metabolic disorders

  9. Brian J. Linder, M.D.

    Brian J. Linder, M.D.

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

    Hysterectomy, Robotic surgery, Vaginal hysterectomy, Botox injection, Urinary sling procedure, Urethral bulking, Sacral... nerve stimulation, Pelvic floor reconstruction, Overactive bladder, Stress incontinence, Urinary incontinence, Uterine prolapse, Enterocele, Posterior vaginal prolapse, Anterior prolapse, Pelvic organ prolapse, Urethral diverticulum

  10. David G. Lott, M.D.

    David G. Lott, M.D.

    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Laryngotracheal reconstruction, Thyroplasty, Singing voice evaluation, Vocal cord injection..., Botox injection, Bronchoscopy, Videolaryngoscopy, Professional voice evaluation, FEESST, Larynx and trachea transplant, Tracheostomy, Esophagoscopy, Airway reconstruction, Laryngoscopy, Laryngeal reinnervation surgery, Airway management, KTP laser treatment, Laryngectomy, Tracheal stenting, CO-2 laser treatment, Tracheal resection, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Transoral laser microsurgery, Microlaryngoscopy, Transnasal esophagoscopy, Laryngeal Botox injection, Cricopharyngeal myotomy, Airway stenting, Esophageal dilation, Zenker's diverticulectomy, Laser vocal cord surgery, Zenker's diverticulotomy, Throat cancer, Dysphagia, Voice disorder, Laryngeal cancer, Tracheal stenosis

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.

Publications

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

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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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