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Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery


Phone : (816) 234-3578
Toll Free (888) 322-3580
Fax  : (816) 983-6885

Pediatric Residency Training Program
General/Thoracic surgery
Center for Prospective Clinical Trials


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The Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery offers nationally-recognized experts in pediatric laparoscopic surgery and other minimally invasive surgical techniques which can shorten hospital stays, reduce post-operative discomfort, minimize scarring and allow for a quicker return to normal activities. The center's director is one of the nation's leading experts in this innovative new technology. Children's Mercy offers state-of-the-art surgical facilities specifically equipped for minimally invasive surgery for children of all ages.

George Whitfield Holcomb III, MD, MBA Surgeon-in-Chief;
Director, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery;
The Katharine B. Richardson Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery, 1999;
Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine
Walter Andrews , MD

Section Chief, Transplantation;
Surgical Director, Liver Transplantation
Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine

John Gatti , MD Director, Minimally Invasive Urology;
Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine
John Murphy , MD Section Chief, Urological Surgery;
Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine
Daniel Ostlie , MD Director, Surgical Critical Care;
Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship;
Associate Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine
Ronald Sharp , MD

Section Chief, General and Thoracic Surgery;
Director, Burns and Trauma;
Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine

Charles Snyder , MD Director, Clinical Research;
Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine
Shawn St. Peter , MD

Director, Center for Prospective Clinical Trials;
Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMKC School of Medicine


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