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  1. 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, Hiatal hernia repair, Hyperhidrosis surgery, Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, Lobectomy, VATS lobectomy, Wedge resection of lung, Mediastinotomy, 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, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Robotic segmentectomy, Extrapleural pneumonectomy, Robotic diaphragm plication, Robotic esophagectomy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Achalasia, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Tracheobronchomalacia, Paraesophageal hernia, Hyperhidrosis, Myasthenia gravis, Tracheal stenosis, Bronchial stenosis, Esophageal cancer, Pleural effusion, Non-small cell lung cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Diaphragmatic hernia, Diaphragm paralysis, Chondrosarcoma, Carcinoid tumor, Solitary fibrous tumor, Lung tumor, Pancoast tumor, Mediastinal lymph node enlargement, Mediastinal tumor, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Chest wall tumor, Thymic tumor, Large cell lung cancer, Indeterminate pulmonary nodule, Sarcomatoid lung cancer, Multifocal lung cancer, Sliding hiatal hernia, Bronchogenic cyst, Young-onset esophageal cancer, Diaphragmatic eventration, Tracheomalacia, Indeterminate pleural effusion

  2. 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

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

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

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    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, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Liver biopsy, Rectal cancer surgery, Chemotherapy for colon cancer, Liver tumor ablation, Intraoperative radiation therapy, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Small bowel resection, Bile duct resection, Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Minimally invasive gastric surgery, Cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Liver tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Desmoid tumor, Stomach cancer, Enlarged spleen, Immune thrombocytopenia, Pancreatic cyst, Ampullary cancer, Gallbladder cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Sarcoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Carcinoid tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Leiomyosarcoma, Small bowel cancer, Liposarcoma, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, IPMN, Bile duct injury, Gallbladder polyp, GI tract lymphoma

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

  5. Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

    Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

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

    Hysterectomy, Sacral nerve stimulation, Botox injection, Robotic surgery, Midurethral sling surgery, Vaginal hysterecto...my, Vesicovaginal fistula repair , Rectovaginal fistula repair, Urethral bulking, Sacrocolpopexy, Vecchietti procedure, Urinary incontinence, Overactive bladder, Pelvic organ prolapse, Stress incontinence, Rectovaginal fistula, Uterine prolapse, Vaginal agenesis, Enterocele, Posterior vaginal prolapse, Anterior prolapse, Urethral diverticulum

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

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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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