Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

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  1. Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

    Rory L. Smoot, M.D.

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

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

  2. Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    Patrick P. Starlinger, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Surgical Oncologist
    2. Colon and Rectal Surgeon
    3. Transplant Surgeon
    4. Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Liver biopsy, Whipple procedure, Laparoscopic surgery, Pancreatectomy, Liver resection, Irreversible electroporation, C...holecystectomy, Splenectomy, Bile duct resection, Small bowel resection, Microwave ablation for cancer, Bile duct stone removal, Liver cyst removal, Gastrectomy, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration, Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy , Soft tissue sarcoma surgery, Cancer treatment, Liver tumor ablation, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, Pancreatic enucleation, Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care, Hepatobiliary disease evaluation, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Portal hypertension management, Liver cyst fenestration, Liver cyst resection, Gallbladder polyp, Pancreatitis, Enlarged spleen, Ampullary cancer, Small bowel cancer, Duodenal polyp, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic cyst, Recurrent cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Liver cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma, Portal hypertension, Neuroendocrine tumor, Peritoneal cancer, Immune thrombocytopenia, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, IPMN, Carcinoid tumor, Liver cyst, Liver hemangioma, Bile duct stone, Polycystic liver disease, Bile duct injury, Bile duct stricture, Hilar cholangiocarcinoma, Bile duct cyst, Duodenal cancer, Liver mass, Liver abscess

  3. John A. Stauffer, M.D.

    John A. Stauffer, M.D.

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

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

  4. Daniel Stephens, M.D.

    Daniel Stephens, M.D.

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

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

  5. Veljko Strajina, M.D.

    Veljko Strajina, M.D.

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

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

  6. 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:

    Whipple procedure, Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Pancreatectomy, Liver resection, Intraoperative radiation the...rapy, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Microwave ablation for cancer, Gastrectomy, HIPEC, Cancer treatment, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Cytoreductive surgery, Pancreatic enucleation, Minimally invasive pancreas surgery, Minimally invasive liver surgery, Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy, Abdominal surgery, Stomach cancer, Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Pancreatic cancer, Recurrent cancer, Stage 4 colorectal cancer, Liver tumor, Neuroendocrine tumor, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Carcinoid tumor

  7. Mark J. Truty, M.D., M.S.

    Mark J. Truty, M.D., M.S.

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

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

  8. David Turay, M.D., Ph.D.

    David Turay, M.D., Ph.D.

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

    Appendectomy, Hernia repair, Feeding tube placement, Amputation, VATS, Tracheostomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Cholecystect...omy, Peritoneal dialysis, Thoracoscopy, Thoracotomy, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Abdominal surgery, Rib fracture stabilization, Shock, Mesenteric ischemia, Cholecystitis, Diverticulitis, Infection, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Pancreatitis, Hernia, Gangrene, Appendicitis, Compartment syndrome, Respiratory failure, Traumatic injury, Hemorrhage, Abscess, Stoma, Small bowel obstruction, Bowel dysfunction, Necrotizing fasciitis, Volvulus, Tumors and masses

  9. Benjamin R. Veenstra, M.D.

    Benjamin R. Veenstra, M.D.

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

    Gastric bypass surgery, Bariatric surgery, Appendectomy, Hernia repair, Robotic surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Abdominal ...wall reconstruction, Cholecystectomy, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Obesity, Hernia, Appendicitis, Small bowel obstruction

  10. Susanne G. Warner, M.D.

    Susanne G. Warner, M.D.

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

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

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  2. Rocha FG. Open cholecystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 12, 2023.
  3. Soper NJ, et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 11, 2023.
  4. Treatment for gallstones. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/gallstones/treatment. Accessed April 12, 2023.

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