Thoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic perform over 2,000 procedures each year and work closely with colleagues in gastroenterology, oncology, pulmonology, radiation oncology and other specialties to ensure you receive the best possible comprehensive, innovative and supportive care. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are emphasized when appropriate, including advanced laparoscopic, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgical approaches. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is ranked among the Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.