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  1. Benzon M. Dy, M.D.

    Benzon M. Dy, M.D.

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Thyroidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Robotic ventral hernia re...pair, Robotic adrenalectomy, Pancreatic enucleation, Pancreatectomy, Lateral neck dissection, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Parotidectomy, Thyroid cancer, Parathyroid cancer, Benign adrenal tumor, Cushing syndrome, MEN 1, Hyperthyroidism, Goiter, Thyroid nodule, Graves' disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Pediatric parathyroid disorder, Pheochromocytoma, Adrenal cancer, Primary aldosteronism, Primary hyperparathyroidism, Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Pediatric endocrine disorder, Pediatric adrenal disorder, Parathyroid disease, Tertiary hyperparathyroidism, Multinodular goiter, Insulinoma, Aldosteronoma, MEN 2B, Pediatric thyroid disorder

  2. Michael A. Edwards, M.D.

    Michael A. Edwards, M.D.

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

    Gastric bypass surgery, Bariatric surgery, Robotic surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hiatal hernia repair, ...Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Heller myotomy, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, Minimally invasive anti-reflux procedure, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Minimally invasive gastric surgery, Hernia repair, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Minimally invasive adrenal surgery, Obesity, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Gastrointestinal disorder, Spleen disorder

  3. Moustafa M. El Khatib, M.B., B.Ch.

    Moustafa M. El Khatib, M.B., B.Ch.

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

    Rib fracture stabilization, Robotic surgery, Colectomy, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Gastrostom...y tube placement, Small bowel resection, Tracheostomy, Muscle biopsy, Laparotomy, Lymph node biopsy, Hernia repair, Trauma care, Pancreatic cancer, Gastrointestinal perforation, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Ventral hernia, Inguinal hernia, Mesenteric ischemia, Ischemic colitis, Appendicitis, Gastrointestinal fistula, Bile duct stone, Small bowel obstruction, Incisional hernia , Liver injury, Spleen injury

  4. Sherif A. El Nashar, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.

    Sherif A. El Nashar, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.

    1. Gynecologist
    2. Urogynecologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Midurethral sling surgery, Hysterectomy, Urethral diverticulum surgery, Robotic surgery, Ro...botic hysterectomy, Vaginal hysterectomy, Reconstructive surgery, Botox injection, Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence, Cystourethroscopy, Urinary sling procedure, Urethral bulking, Laparoscopic surgery, Sacral nerve stimulation, Hysteroscopy, Vesicovaginal fistula repair , Rectovaginal fistula repair, Vaginal repair, Gynecological surgery, Sacrocolpopexy, Overactive bladder, Pelvic floor pain disorder, Stress incontinence, Urinary incontinence, Fistula, Uterine prolapse, Chronic pelvic pain, Enterocele, Fecal incontinence, Posterior vaginal prolapse, Anterior prolapse, Pelvic organ prolapse, Urethral diverticulum, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Urge incontinence

  5. Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

    Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

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

    Gastric bypass surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Esophagectomy, Robotic surgery, Hiatal hernia re...pair, Adrenalectomy, Gastrectomy, Nissen fundoplication, Obesity, Esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, Stomach cancer, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Adrenal disorder

  6. David A. Etzioni, M.D.

    David A. Etzioni, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Colorectal surgery, Rectal cancer surgery, Colon cancer surgery, Laparosco...pic surgery, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Anal fistula

  7. Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.

    Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.

    1. 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, Radiofrequency ablation, Endometriosis surgery, Hysteroscopy, Intrauterine device method, CO-2 laser treatment, Conization, Polypectomy, Gynecological surgery, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroid, Menstrual cramps, Ovarian cyst, Uterine polyps, Chronic pelvic pain, Postmenopausal bleeding, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Adnexal tumor, Adenomyosis, Vaginal septum, Uterine anomaly, Septate uterus, Cervical dysplasia, Vulvar dysplasia, Lower genital tract dysplasia, Imperforate hymen

  8. Jonathan Fillmore, M.D., D.M.D.

    Jonathan Fillmore, M.D., D.M.D.

    1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Iliac crest bone graft, Facial fracture repair, Arthroscopy, Dental implant surgery, Wisdom... tooth extraction, Jaw surgery, Distraction osteogenesis, Cosmetic jaw surgery, Nerve graft, Craniofacial implantation, Nonvascularized bone graft, Maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Maxillary osteotomy, Mandibular osteotomy, Submandibular gland removal, TMJ disk surgery, Bone grafting for implants, Joint replacement surgery, Nonunion surgery, Arthroplasty, Sublingual gland removal, Arthrocentesis, Skin cyst removal, Alveolar bone grafting, Chin surgery, TMJ surgery, Buccal fat pad flap, Total TMJ replacement, Trauma care, Scar revision, Sinus augmentation, Apertognathia surgery, Oral surgery, Surgically assisted orthodontics, Rheumatoid arthritis, Obstructive sleep apnea, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Tongue-tie, Facial deformity, Osteomyelitis, TMJ disorder, Jaw tumors and cysts, Ameloblastoma, Osteochondroma, Malunion, Broken jaw, Impacted tooth, Hemifacial microsomia, Nonunion, Orbital fracture, Facial laceration, Dentofacial anomaly, Central giant cell granuloma, Synovitis, Facial fracture, Fibrous dysplasia, Salivary gland stone, Osteoradionecrosis, Oroantral fistula, Micrognathia, Open bite deformity, Odontogenic keratocyst, Facial injury, Malocclusion, BRONJ, Synovial osteochondromatosis, Mouth injury, Craniofacial vascular malformation, Congenital craniofacial anomaly

  9. Zhi Ven Fong, M.D., Dr.PH.

    Zhi Ven Fong, M.D., Dr.PH.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Whipple procedure, Robotic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Liver tumor ablation, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Pan...createctomy, Gastrectomy, Bile duct resection, Liver cyst resection, Liver cyst fenestration, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic cyst, Liver cancer, Stomach cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver tumor, Liver cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Liver mass

  10. Trenton R. Foster, M.D.

    Trenton R. Foster, M.D.

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

    Robotic surgery, Thyroid surgery, Thyroidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Pancreatic enu...cleation, Pancreatectomy, Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, Lateral neck dissection, Minimally invasive adrenal surgery, Thyroid cancer, Benign adrenal tumor, Cushing syndrome, MEN 1, Hyperthyroidism, Goiter, Thyroid nodule, Graves' disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Adrenal cancer, Primary aldosteronism, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, Multinodular goiter, Insulinoma, MEN 2B

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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