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  1. 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:

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

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

    Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.

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

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

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

  4. Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

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

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

  5. Brian J. Linder, M.D.

    Brian J. Linder, M.D.

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

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

  6. David G. Lott, M.D.

    David G. Lott, M.D.

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

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

  7. Melanie L. Lyden, M.D.

    Melanie L. Lyden, M.D.

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

    Adrenalectomy, Pancreatectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic surgery, Pancreati...c enucleation, Robotic adrenalectomy, Lateral neck dissection, Pheochromocytoma, Hyperthyroidism, Primary aldosteronism, Thyroid nodule, Benign adrenal tumor, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid cancer, Cushing syndrome, Graves' disease, Goiter, Adrenal cancer, MEN 1, Parathyroid cancer, Insulinoma, MEN 2B, Aldosteronoma, Parathyroid disease, Secondary hyperparathyroidism, Tertiary hyperparathyroidism, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome, Pediatric parathyroid disorder, Primary hyperparathyroidism, Pediatric endocrine disorder, Pediatric adrenal disorder, Multinodular goiter, Pediatric thyroid disorder

  8. Timothy D. Lyon, M.D.

    Timothy D. Lyon, M.D.

    1. Oncologist
    2. Urologist
    3. Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Neobladder reconstruction, Nephrectomy, Partial nephrectomy, Robotic prostatectomy, Robotic surgery, Urinary diversion,... Bladder removal, Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer, Prostate cancer, Bladder cancer, Kidney cancer, Testicular cancer, Ureteral cancer, Penile cancer

  9. Annetta M. Madsen, M.D.

    Annetta M. Madsen, M.D.

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

    Hysterectomy, Sacral nerve stimulation, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic surgery, Botox injection, Urinary sling procedure, Rob...otic surgery, Urethral diverticulum surgery, Vaginal hysterectomy, Vesicovaginal fistula repair , Rectovaginal fistula repair, Uterine prolapse surgery , Pelvic floor reconstruction, Urethral bulking, Pelvic surgery, Vaginal repair, Urinary incontinence surgery, Incontinence, Overactive bladder, Pelvic organ prolapse, Posterior vaginal prolapse, Vaginal fistula, Urethral diverticulum, Vulvar disorder

  10. James A. Madura, II, M.D.

    James A. Madura, II, M.D.

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

    Bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Minimally invasive surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Gastroesoph...ageal reflux disease, Hernia

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.

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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