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Total Citations
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About
Charles C. Vining is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and gastrointestinal surgery, with a particular focus on robotic techniques. His major contributions center on improving surgical safety and outcomes for complex procedures such as pancreaticoduodenectomy and hepatectomy. Through rigorous, large-scale NSQIP analyses with propensity score matching—cumulatively garnering over 100 citations—Vining has demonstrated that robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy can significantly reduce the risk of clinically relevant post-operative pancreatic fistula and overall complications compared to open surgery. He has also provided critical insights into risk factors for bile leaks and unplanned conversions during minimally invasive hepatectomy. Beyond outcomes research, Vining is a key voice in surgical education, authoring influential works on how to train and evaluate surgeons in minimally invasive pancreas surgery and on the learning curves for robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His work on rare pathologies, including intrapancreatic hepatocellular carcinoma and gastric glomus tumors, further showcases his clinical breadth. Through his combination of high-impact data analysis and educational leadership, Vining is actively shaping the future of safe, robotic-assisted HPB surgery.
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- 3How to train and evaluate minimally invasive pancreas surgery32 citations · 2020
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- 9Unsuspected gastric glomus tumour3 citations · 2023