Hi Joan,
My wife chose her surgeon long before meeting her, and we appreciated her tremendously throughout the process and still do: Shanda Blackmon. In a word, she's awesome. I've heard very good things about the other Mayo EC surgeons, as well. You can find a lot of information (including videos and podcasts) about Dr. Blackmon online.
Personally, if I were 84, I'd skip the operation and put my hope in immunotherapy, radiation, and chemo as necessary.
Best to you both,
Dave