Joseph C. Carmichael
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12
Total Citations
1,005
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About
Joseph C. Carmichael is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the fields of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. His work is centered on improving surgical outcomes through technological innovation, with a particular focus on anastomotic perfusion, surgical technique optimization, and the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines. Dr. Carmichael’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering study on using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence to assess blood flow at intestinal anastomoses during robotic rectal surgery (336 citations), a technique that has become critical for reducing the risk of life-threatening anastomotic leaks. He has also provided landmark national-level analyses of robotic-assisted colorectal surgery trends and outcomes (175 citations), helping to define the role of robotics in the field. As a lead author of the ASCRS Clinical Practice Guidelines for Crohn’s Disease (134 citations), he has shaped national standards of care. With multiple highly cited studies comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches for colectomy and proctectomy, Dr. Carmichael is a recognized authority on optimizing surgical approaches for complex colorectal diseases.
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- 4Robotic Surgery114 citations · 2013
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- 10Oncofertility in the setting of advanced cervical cancer - A case report4 citations · 2018