March 14, 2024 Improving surgical feasibility in rectal cancer care David W. Larson, M.D., M.B.A., Chris L. Hallemeier, M.D., Jin, M.D., part of the colorectal cancer care team at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota, highlight Mayo Clinic’s expertise in advanced surgical techniques and a comprehensive range of treatment options for rectal cancer, optimizing the chances of a cure. Feb. 28, 2024 Parastomal hernia (PSH) repair at Mayo Clinic: Helping patients live their life We have vast experience seeing patients for parastomal hernia repair and operating on them. Where most institutions do just a handful of robotic parastomal hernia repairs, we've done over 100 in just the last two years. April 14, 2023 Surgical treatments for melanoma All patients with melanoma receive surgery as part of their treatment plans, and they may need other therapies as well. Care plans can include preoperative systemic or lesion-directed treatment and advanced procedures such as sentinel lymph node surgery. March 24, 2023 Advancements in gastric cancer treatment offer patients hope for long-term survival Mayo Clinic gastric surgeons are successfully performing minimally invasive and complex multivisceral surgeries for patients who traditionally have not been candidates for surgery. They explain that accurate staging of gastric tumors is crucial to providing the right treatment. March 24, 2023 Hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy: Surgical treatment for colorectal liver metastases For patients with previously unresectable colorectal liver metastases, hepatic artery infusion pump chemotherapy can provide surgical options. Cornelius A. Thiels, D.O., M.B.A., explains how the pump works for select patients. Feb. 06, 2023 Optimizing outcomes for patients with nonmetastatic pancreatic cancer Mark J. Truty, M.D., and colleagues discuss new research improving outcomes in pancreatic cancer. The team shares updates on staging exams, optimal response assessment and novel surgical procedures for traditionally inoperable patients. Dec. 07, 2022 Continent ileostomy Many patients get their lives back with a continent ileostomy. Dec. 01, 2022 Securing a Nuss bar with a surgical zip tie D. Dean Potter Jr., M.D., uses a novel technique during a pectus excavatum procedure. June 10, 2022 Adult pectus excavatum treatment Mayo Clinic’s thoracic surgeons speak to how Mayo Clinic uses a multidisciplinary, team approach to treat patients diagnosed with pectus excavatum. Aug. 28, 2021 Cholangiocarcinoma discoveries and treatment approaches Rory L. Smoot, M.D., Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, discusses the discoveries made in the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma and other biliary tract cancers. Aug. 27, 2021 Trends and treatment options in colorectal liver metastases Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist Sean P. Cleary, M.D., discusses the safe and aggressive treatment options available when colorectal cancer has metastasized to the liver. Aug. 27, 2020 Strategies for effective breast cancer treatment Learn about the latest strategies for effective breast cancer treatment. Aug. 13, 2020 Innovations in surgical protocols for breast cancer Learn about innovations in surgical protocols for breast cancer. Feb. 17, 2014 Pectus excavatum repair Dawn E. Jaroszewski, M.D., explains and demonstrates pectus excavatum surgery. Medical Professionals Surgery Videos