Fernando Elli

About

Fernando Elli is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. His research has centered on esophageal disorders, particularly achalasia, as well as laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques across both adult and pediatric populations. Elli's most influential contribution, a 2005 multicenter study comparing robotic-assisted Heller myotomy with the laparoscopic approach for esophageal achalasia, has garnered 176 citations and helped establish robotic surgery as a viable and potentially superior option for treating this challenging condition. Notably, he was among the first to extend robotic-assisted Heller's myotomy to pediatric patients, documenting early case reports that opened new frontiers in children's surgical care. His 2016 work exploring indocyanine green (ICG)-aided robotic cholecystectomy further demonstrated his commitment to improving surgical safety and reducing the need for open conversion. Through comprehensive reviews and multicenter collaborations, Elli has helped shape the evidence base guiding modern robotic surgery, making him an important voice in the ongoing evolution of minimally invasive surgical practice.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic-Assisted Heller Myotomy Versus Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia: Multicenter Study

   176 citations · 2005
2. 2
   Could ICG-aided robotic cholecystectomy reduce the rate of open conversion reported with laparoscopic approach? A head to head comparison of the largest single institution studies

   54 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Robotic surgery update

   33 citations · 2004
4. 4
   Robotic–Assisted Laparoscopic Pediatric Heller's Cardiomyotomy: Initial Case Report

   27 citations · 2004

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