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Last Name Initial: S

  1. Rory L. Smoot

    Rory L. Smoot

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

    Minimally invasive surgery, Whipple procedure, Cancer treatment, Cryoablation for cancer, Cholecystectomy, 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, Liver cancer, Stomach cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Peritoneal cancer, Liver hemangioma, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Soft tissue sarcoma, Appendix cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Enlarged spleen, Recurrent cancer, Stage 4 colorectal 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. Patrick P. Starlinger

    Patrick P. Starlinger

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

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

  3. John A. Stauffer

    John A. Stauffer

    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, Liver cancer, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Pancreatitis, Carcinoid tumor, Appendix cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma, 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

  4. Daniel Stephens

    Daniel Stephens

    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, Hernia repair, Chest surgery, Thoracotomy, Trauma care, Traumatic brain injury, Traumatic injury, Inguinal hernia, ARDS, Ventral hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder polyp

  5. Veljko Strajina

    Veljko Strajina

    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

Oct. 03, 2023
  1. Cholecystectomy. American College of Surgeons. https://www.facs.org/education/patient-education/patient-resources/operations. Accessed April 11, 2023.
  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.

Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)