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About
Jorge Rabaza is a pioneering surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. His work spans several key areas, including hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on demonstrating the clinical advantages of robotic platforms over conventional approaches. Rabaza's most influential contributions examine the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of robotic surgery across a range of procedures. His 2016 multicenter evaluation of robotic ventral hernia repair (95 citations) and his comparative studies on laparoscopic versus robotic inguinal hernia techniques have helped establish evidence-based protocols widely referenced by surgeons globally. His 2013 work on robotic sleeve gastrectomy, drawing on 134 cases alongside a systematic review (85 citations), offered some of the earliest rigorous data supporting robotics in bariatric surgery. Notably, his research on giant paraesophageal hernia repair and single-incision cholecystectomy platforms reflects both his technical breadth and his commitment to expanding minimally invasive options for complex cases. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 600 across his top publications, Rabaza's multicenter and multi-institutional study designs lend particular credibility to his findings, making his body of work essential reading for surgeons navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of robotic surgical innovation.
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- 8Robotic Repair of Giant Paraesophageal Hernias41 citations · 2013
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