Alfons Pomp
Papers
8
Total Citations
292
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About
Alfons Pomp is a pioneering figure in the evolution of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a career that bridges foundational engineering and advanced clinical application. His early work in the 1990s laid the groundwork for modern robotic assistance, most notably through the conception and experimental validation of a robotic camera for laparoscopic surgery—a project that mathematically modeled human camera motion to replace the surgical assistant with a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm. This seminal contribution, cited 47 times, helped define the field of robotic laparoscopy. In recent years, Pomp has focused on the perioperative outcomes of complex bariatric procedures, particularly in high-risk populations. His 2018 study on laparoscopic and robotic revisional bariatric surgery, with 82 citations, demonstrates his sustained impact on surgical safety and technique. He has also advanced the understanding of robotic duodenal switch and sleeve gastrectomy, showing that robotic platforms can match or improve upon laparoscopic outcomes while enhancing the learning curve for surgeons. With over 290 citations across his most-cited works, Pomp’s research continues to shape how surgeons approach gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, emphasizing precision, reduced variability, and improved patient outcomes.
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- 2Robotic Interactive laparoscopic cholecystectomy68 citations · 1994
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- 7Robotic-assisted approaches to GERD following sleeve gastrectomy9 citations · 2020
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