Surgery

Welcome to a higher level of surgical care.

From simple, minimally invasive procedures to complex and exacting operations involving several surgical specialties, surgery at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers several advantages including an expert, award-winning surgical team, use of the latest technology and new treatments, a broad spectrum of services and efficient scheduling for complex care.

CRMC’s fellowship trained surgeons have decades of combined experience representing a wide variety of expertise and specialties. Our team provides comprehensive, quality care to the highest level of standards. Whatever the procedure, our team makes sure you’re fully prepared by scheduling appointments prior to surgery to perform certain tests, provide preoperative information and answer ask any questions you have may. Minimally invasive techniques using laparoscopic instrumentation are performed when applicable.

CRMC is recognized as a Center of Excellence in robotic surgery, representing a culture of excellence and commitment to safe, effective, high-quality care. CRMC is also accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and has received Healthgrade’s Outstanding Patient Experience and U.S. News & World Report’s High Performing in Hip Replacement awards.

 

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Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

At CRMC’s Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMIS), our experienced surgical team is trained in the latest procedures and technology including robotics. We offer a wide range of surgical specialties—including general surgery, orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, gynecology, podiatry and more. 

Dr. Paul Severson and Dr. Howard McCollister brought CRMC into the surgical limelight by forming MIMIS. Today, there more than 20 world-class surgeons in the group.
 

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Patient Education

Do you have questions about surgery? Are you wondering why a certain operation is being recommended or why a procedure is needed? Click below to meet our experts and learn about some of the more popular procedures. If you have a surgery scheduled, you can also view the Preparing for Surgery guide to help you be ready for your upcoming procedure.

Educational Resources

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Board certified general surgeon Evan Kelly, M.D., opened a comprehensive ERCP, EUS, and pancreaticobiliary surgery program at CRMC in October 2023. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a specialized endoscopic procedure used to study the ducts of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is like a standard endoscopy procedure but the addition of an ultrasound probe at the tip of the endoscope allows the endoscopist to see through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract further aiding in the diagnosis and management of complex pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal diseases.

Dr. Kelly utilizes the ERCP and EUS procedures to diagnose and treat yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), bile and pancreatic duct stones, bile and pancreatic leaks, pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal cancers, complex pancreatitis, and various other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a specialized endoscopy technique used to study the ducts of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. An endoscope is passed through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach to the small intestines (duodenum), then a small catheter is passed through the endoscope into the ducts. Dye is injected into the ducts and X-rays of the liver and pancreas are taken. Much more detailed information is provided by the ERCP than by standard X-rays or scans. This helps Dr. Kelly detect organ abnormalities and diseases of the pancreas, bile ducts, liver and gallbladder.

Therapeutic ERCP techniques can open blocked bile ducts, extract stones, and place stents to improve drainage in obstructed ducts.

Patients receiving ERCP are completely asleep with a general anesthetic. There are no incisions. Patients often can go home the day of the procedure. There are typically no restrictions following the procedure. 

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is like a standard upper endoscopy procedure. A thin, lighted tube (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth to view the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel. But with EUS, there is an ultrasound probe at the tip of the instrument.

EUS allows Dr. Kelly to examine pathology standard endoscopy cannot see. He can closely examine these areas deep within the tissues and biopsy them with great accuracy.

Patients receiving EUS are completely asleep with a general anesthetic. There are no incisions. Patients often can go home the day of the procedure. There are typically no restrictions following the procedure. 

Pancreaticobiliary Surgery

In Pancreaticobiliary Surgery, Dr. Kelly utilizes state-of-the-art techniques to treat complex diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts. He practices with a team of physicians across many disciplines including diagnostics and interventional radiologists, medical oncologists, nutrition experts, and others. Dr. Kelly is highly skilled in the use of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), as well as minimally invasive surgical procedures such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

Meet Our Team

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Lea Carlson, R.N.

Nurse Coordinator
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Melissa S. Dyrdal, M.S.N., R.N., A.P.R.N. F.N.P.-B.C.

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Elisabeth Jenkins, P.A.-C.

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Evan Kelly, M.D.

General Surgery Interventional Endoscopy
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Timothy P. LeMieur M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Andrew Loveitt, D.O.

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Howard M. McCollister, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Shawn Roberts, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Staci Roslansky, A.P.R.N.-C.N.P.

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Paul A. Severson, M.D., F.A.C.S.

General Surgery
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