Cynthia Buffington

About

Dr. Cynthia Buffington is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic surgery, with a career dedicated to refining minimally invasive techniques across gastrointestinal, bariatric, and gynecologic specialties. Her research focuses on expanding the precision and safety of robotic platforms, particularly through the integration of novel imaging technologies. A hallmark of her work is the pioneering use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green for robotic single-site endometriosis resection, a study that has garnered 33 citations and set a new standard for targeted tissue identification. Dr. Buffington has also made significant contributions to the field of bariatric surgery, notably through her detailed description of the totally robotic gastric bypass technique. Her comprehensive reviews on robotics in advanced gastrointestinal surgery and her single-center experience with robotic laparoendoscopic single-site benign gynecologic surgery—each cited 26 times—underscore her role in validating and disseminating these complex procedures. Through her clinical expertise and scholarly output, Dr. Buffington has been instrumental in demonstrating that robotic assistance can enhance surgical outcomes, reduce invasiveness, and expand the boundaries of what is achievable in modern surgery.

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Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic single-site endometriosis resection using near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green: a prospective case series and review of literature

   33 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Robotics in Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery

   26 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Robotic laparoendoscopic single-site benign gynecologic surgery: a single-center experience

   26 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Totally robotic gastric bypass: approach and technique

   11 citations · 2011
5. 5
   Robotics in Bariatric Surgery

   3 citations · 2019

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