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Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, breast surgery, and more.

2945 Hazelwood Street Suite 200
Maplewood, MN 55109

(612) 232-7800

Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS is a general surgeon in Maplewood, MN specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians and HEALTHEAST MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE.

Office Locations

2945 Hazelwood Street Suite 200
Maplewood, MN 55109

(612) 232-7800

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Some issues Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)

Hepatectomy, or liver resection, is a surgical procedure that removes all or part of the liver to treat cancer or other diseases. The liver is divided into one left and one right lobe, and each lobe is divided into segments. The amount of liver removed is dependent on factors such as the size, location, and number of tumors or other lesions. The following are types of liver resection:

Wedge resection, which removes a small piece of the liver for small lesions
Segmentectomy, which removes a single segment of the liver, allowing the surgeon to treat tumors in multiple places without removing too much of the liver
Trisegmentectomy, which removes around 70% of the liver
Lobectomy, which removes the entire left or right lobe

Liver resection can be performed laparoscopically or through open surgery. Laparoscopic liver resection is a minimally invasive surgery that requires a few tiny incisions on the abdomen, through which the surgeon inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope). Open hepatectomy is performed through a laparotomy, which makes one large incision on the abdomen. Although a laparoscopic liver resection is associated with less pain and quicker recovery, patients may have to undergo an open liver resection depending on factors such as the location of the tumor and previous abdominal operations they have had.

After the liver resection, patients will stay in the hospital for up to six days. The recovery period will vary based on how much of the liver was removed. Limiting consumption of alcohol and light physical activity, such as walking, can help patients to have a speedy recovery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Maplewood, MN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Maplewood, MN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Maplewood, MN were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	15

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

HEALTHEAST MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keith Matthew Wirth, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$630 Signia $465	Sonicision $105	Emprint $60
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$121 Da Vinci Surgical System $121
Baxter Healthcare	$49 FLOSEAL $49
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$35 localizer $35
Lilly USA, LLC	$13 CYRAMZA $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$848

Biography

Dr. Keith Wirth's specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He practices in Maplewood, MN. His clinical interests include colorectal surgery procedures, bowel resection, and lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection). After attending SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Wirth is professionally affiliated with the University of Minnesota Physicians.