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  1. Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

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

    Cancer treatment, Minimally invasive surgery, Whipple procedure, Rectal cancer surgery, Cryoablation for cancer, Cholec...ystectomy, Splenectomy, Liver tumor ablation, Laparoscopic surgery, Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care, Small bowel resection, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Pancreatic enucleation, Liver resection, Pancreatectomy, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Irreversible electroporation, Paracentesis, Gastrectomy, Bile duct stone removal, Bile duct resection, Soft tissue tumor ablation, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Portal hypertension management, Microwave ablation for cancer, Liver cyst fenestration, Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Liver cyst removal, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Immune thrombocytopenia, Sarcoma, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Stomach cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Peritoneal cancer, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Appendix cancer, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Enlarged spleen, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Recurrent cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver tumor, Liver cyst, Small bowel cancer, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction, Polycystic liver disease, Retroperitoneal sarcoma

  2. John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    1. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Whipple procedure, Liver biopsy, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Liver tumor a...blation, Gallbladder tube placement, Liver resection, Pancreatectomy, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Pancreas biopsy, Liver cyst removal, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Ampullary cancer, Benign adrenal tumor, Pancreatic cyst, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Appendix cancer, Gallstones, Enlarged spleen, Adrenal cancer, Duodenal cancer, Bile duct injury, Bile duct cyst, Liver cyst, Bile duct stricture, Gallbladder polyp, Bile duct stone, IPMN, Biliary obstruction, Adrenal insufficiency, Liver mass, Spleen injury, Duodenal polyp

  3. Daniel Stephens, M.D.

    Daniel Stephens, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Rib fracture stabilization, Colectomy, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Robotic ventral hernia repai...r, Chest reconstruction, Intensive care, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Chest surgery, Hernia repair, Thoracotomy, Trauma care, Traumatic injury, ARDS, Ventral hernia, Traumatic brain injury, Inguinal hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder polyp

  4. Veljko Strajina, M.D.

    Veljko Strajina, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Rib fracture stabilization, Cholecystectomy, Thyroidectomy, Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Small bowel ...resection, Lymphadenectomy, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Hernia repair, Thyroid cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Aldosteronoma

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  4. Bona R. Splenomegaly and other splenic disorders in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 4, 2025.
  5. Maung AA, et al. Surgical management of splenic injury in the adult trauma patient. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Feb. 4, 2025.
  6. Laparoscopic spleen removal (splenectomy) patient information from SAGES. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Accessed Feb. 6, 2025.

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