Ioannis D. Gkegkes

About

Ioannis D. Gkegkes is a surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic technology, minimally invasive surgery, and gynecologic oncology. His prolific output of systematic reviews and meta-analyses has helped establish an evidence base for the clinical and economic dimensions of robotic-assisted surgery, a field that was rapidly evolving during his most productive years in the 2010s. His most influential contribution — a 2016 meta-analysis comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open myomectomy, which has garnered over 113 citations — offered clinicians a rigorous synthesis of outcomes data at a time when adoption of robotic platforms was accelerating. Beyond efficacy, Gkegkes has made notable contributions to understanding the practical realities of robotic surgery, including its cost implications, ocular complications, risks of port site metastases, and suitability for challenging patient populations such as obese women undergoing hysterectomy. His examination of innovative techniques, including knotless barbed sutures and single-site port systems, reflects a consistent interest in surgical refinement and patient safety. Collectively, his body of work, totaling over 450 citations across his ten most-cited papers alone, has meaningfully shaped how surgeons evaluate and implement minimally invasive technologies in gynecologic practice.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic assisted vs laparoscopic and/or open myomectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical evidence

   113 citations · 2016
2. 2
   The Role of Knotless Barbed Suture in Gynecologic Surgery

   60 citations · 2014
3. 3
   Cost assessment of robotics in gynecologic surgery: A systematic review

   55 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Robotic assisted hysterectomy in obese patients: a systematic review

   49 citations · 2016
5. 5
   Robotic-assisted inguinal lymphadenectomy: a systematic review

   40 citations · 2018
6. 6
   Ocular complications in robotic surgery

   34 citations · 2014
7. 7
   Single-site port robotic-assisted hysterectomy: an update

   30 citations · 2018
8. 8
   Port site metastases after robot-assisted surgery: a systematic review

   26 citations · 2013
9. 9
   The role of uterine manipulators in endometrial cancer recurrence after laparoscopic or robotic procedures

   25 citations · 2013
10. 10
    Robotic technology for pelvic exenteration in cases of cervical cancer

    23 citations · 2014

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