JOSE MAURICIO FREITAS MENDES
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz
Papers
7
Total Citations
324
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About
Dr. José Mauricio Freitas Mendes is a pioneering Brazilian surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. His primary research focuses on the evolution and application of robotic platforms in general surgery, with specific expertise in hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and colorectal procedures. Dr. Mendes’s most impactful contribution is his comprehensive historical analysis of robotic surgery, “The history of robotic surgery and its evolution: when illusion becomes reality,” which has garnered 180 citations and serves as a seminal reference for understanding the field’s trajectory. He has also made significant practical contributions, documenting critical techniques such as the robotic eTEP ventral hernia repair (48 citations) and the robotic TAPP inguinal hernia repair (39 citations), where he shares lessons learned from extensive case series. His work on robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (25 citations) and the use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging (18 citations) further demonstrates his commitment to advancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. Through these contributions, Dr. Mendes has established himself as a leading voice in the global adoption and refinement of robotic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1The history of robotic surgery and its evolution: when illusion becomes reality180 citations · 2021
- 2Robotic assisted eTEP ventral hernia repair: Brazilian early experience48 citations · 2020
- 3Robotic TAPP inguinal hernia repair: lessons learned from 97 cases39 citations · 2021
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