Rory L. Smoot, M.D., is a hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. As vice-chair of Research for the Department of Surgery, Dr. Smoot leads efforts to advance treatments and improve patient outcomes. His clinical focus includes pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery, cholangiocarcinoma, metastatic cancer to the liver and abdominal organs, abdominal and retroperitoneal sarcomas, splenic conditions, and gastric and small bowel tumors. He provides patient-centered surgical care for benign and malignant diseases, prioritizing individualized outcomes.
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