Devon Peightal

Mercy Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

31

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Devon Peightal is a surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for elderly patients. Her major contributions demonstrate that minimally invasive hepatectomy significantly reduces morbidity and resource utilization in this vulnerable population, challenging traditional surgical paradigms. Her landmark 2019 study, cited 29 times, established that these techniques decrease complications and shorten hospital stays, while a companion paper further validates these benefits. This research has important implications for geriatric surgical care, offering a pathway to safer, more efficient liver resections. Dr. Peightal’s work is notable for its direct impact on clinical practice, providing evidence that age alone should not preclude patients from receiving advanced, less invasive surgical options. Her findings continue to influence surgical decision-making and resource allocation in hepatobiliary centers.

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2
Papers
31
Total Citations
16
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Minimally invasive hepatectomy is associated with decreased morbidity and resource utilization in the elderly
29 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Mercy Medical Center

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