Daniel T. Farkas

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Montefiore Health System

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Daniel T. Farkas is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping minimally invasive bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. His research focuses on optimizing surgical safety and technique, particularly through the adoption of advanced imaging and robotic platforms. In his landmark study on single-site robotic cholecystectomy, Farkas meticulously analyzed the learning curve and perioperative outcomes across his first 102 cases, providing a critical timeline of progress that has guided surgeons in safely adopting this complex approach. More recently, he has introduced innovative methods to enhance patient safety, as demonstrated in his observational cohort study on using intraluminal indocyanine green (ICG) to detect staple-line leaks during robotic bariatric surgery. This work addresses a major complication in obesity surgery, offering a real-time, intraoperative solution that could reduce postoperative morbidity. With his most cited paper accumulating 19 citations and his latest work already garnering attention, Farkas is recognized as a leader in the integration of robotic technology and fluorescence imaging. His contributions are not only advancing surgical precision but also establishing new standards for safety in high-stakes bariatric procedures.