Marklyn (Mark) Jones, M.D., dedicates his entire practice to robotic surgery of all types using the da Vinci® robot. He has performed thousands of minimally invasive surgeries for TUCC patients since August 2007. Dr. Jones serves as the primary laparoscopic donor nephrectomy surgeon for the Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center Kidney Transplant Center. Dr. Jones is a member of several professional organizations including the American Urological Association, Endourologic Society of America, Rocky Mountain Urological Society, Denver Medical Society and the Colorado Medical Society. He has authored many peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented on several occasions at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Dr. Jones is board certified by the American Board of Urology.
Dr. Jones earned a bachelor of science degree in biology, cum laude, and his medical doctorate from Creighton University. During medical school, Dr. Jones was awarded with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and residency training at the University of Minnesota where he was named chief resident for the department of urologic surgery. Dr. Jones also completed his fellowship training in advanced laparoscopy, robotic surgery and urologic oncology at the University of Minnesota. While performing his training at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Jones served as a clinical instructor, training urology residents and community urologists on the da Vinci robot.
At TUCC, Dr. Jones specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including:
Robotic Surgery with the da Vinci Robot®
“Absolutely wonderful. What stands out the most is the expert, yet superbly compassionate care I received from Dr. Marklyn Jones…From the very first call to TUCC, all I felt was welcome and personally cared for. From receptionist to surgeon, this process could not have been better. No question was too minor-every single call was handled so calmly and professionally, and with such great individual attention.” “I will literally never forget Dr. Jones’ compassionate care, particularly the morning of surgery.” -Paul Whistler
“I completely trust Dr. Jones’ recommendations. He was so informative and kind. He and his staff are the best I have ever worked with.”
“Dr. Jones offered excellent care and a great experience alleviating al fear of procedures and outcomes. What a kind heart!”
“I trust Dr. Jones. He is wonderful!”
“One of the best medical experiences I have ever had.”
Rare Surgical Technique for Kidney Donors – cited from Transplant Patient Gets Fresh Start, Colorado Health and Wellness ‘“The instruments we use allow for complex and intricate dissections,” Jones says. With this surgery, donors experience decreased blood loss, reduced risk of a blood transfusion, a shorter hospital stay, decreased pain and recovery time, and are able
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Mark Jones, M.D. Robotic assisted surgery is considered a mainstay in all aspects of urologic surgery. Six surgeons practicing with The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) specialize in using the da Vinci Surgical System to perform numerous urologic procedures. Robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery is performed through several small ½ inch long incisions on the abdominal wall.
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