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  1. Nick Warner, M.D.

    Nick Warner, M.D.

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

    Robotic surgery, Reconstructive surgery, HoLEP, Transurethral resection of the prostate, Penile implant insertion, Uret...eral reconstruction, Urethroplasty, Erectile dysfunction, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Urethral stricture, Incontinence, Ureteropelvic junction obstruction, Prostate disorder

  2. Susanne G. Warner, M.D.

    Susanne G. Warner, M.D.

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

    Whipple procedure, Liver biopsy, Robotic surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Laparoscopic sur...gery, Gastrostomy tube placement, Small bowel resection, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, Pancreatectomy, Lymphadenectomy, Gastrectomy, Bile duct stone removal, Bile duct resection, Lymph node biopsy, Hernia repair, Laparoscopic wedge resection of the stomach, Liver cyst fenestration, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Laparoscopic partial gastrectomy , Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy , Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, Liver cyst removal, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Neuroendocrine tumor, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver cyst, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Pancreatic disorder, Liver mass, Duodenal polyp

  3. Megan N. Wasson, D.O.

    Megan N. Wasson, D.O.

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Myomectomy, Hysterectomy, Diagnostic hysteroscopy, Robotic surgery,... Endometrial ablation, Laparoscopic surgery, Single-incision laparoscopic surgery, Endometriosis surgery, Hysteroscopy, Polypectomy, Gynecological surgery, Radiofrequency endometrial ablation, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroid, Menstrual cramps, Ectopic pregnancy, Ovarian cyst, Uterine polyps, Chronic pelvic pain, Postmenopausal bleeding, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Adnexal tumor, Adenomyosis, Mullerian anomalies, Uterine anomaly, Septate uterus, Menstrual cycle conditions

  4. Josh P. Wiedermann, M.D.

    Josh P. Wiedermann, M.D.

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Sinus surgery, Laryngotracheal reconstruction, Parotid gland surgery, Tongue reduction surg...ery, Airway reconstruction, Laryngoscopy, Laryngeal reinnervation surgery, Airway management, CO-2 laser treatment, Neck dissection, Phonosurgery, Tracheobronchoplasty, Laser vocal cord surgery, Velopharyngeal insufficiency surgery, Salivary gland surgery, Head and neck cancer, Sinonasal cancer, Sleep apnea, Vocal cord paralysis, Sinusitis, Vascular ring, Subglottic stenosis, Laryngeal trauma, Laryngeal papillomatosis, Laryngeal cleft, Laryngeal stenosis, Tracheal stenosis, Thyroglossal duct cyst, Velopharyngeal insufficiency, Laryngeal atresia, Head and neck infection, Congenital neck anomaly, Congenital vascular malformation, Tumors and masses, Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, Congenital anomaly of the trachea, Congenital anomaly of the larynx, Vascular malformation, Vocal cord paresis, Congenital craniofacial anomaly

  5. Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

    Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

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

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

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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