Kevin R. Kasten

East Carolina University, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Medical Cente

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Kevin R. Kasten is a surgeon-scientist whose research bridges minimally invasive surgical innovation, hernia management, and surgical education. His most impactful work focuses on the perioperative safety of bariatric procedures, where he led a landmark propensity-matched analysis comparing laparoscopic versus robotic gastric bypass (68 citations), demonstrating that robotic approaches can be performed safely during the early learning curve. This study has informed surgical decision-making and training protocols worldwide. Kasten has also made significant contributions to the diagnosis and management of parastomal hernias, a challenging complication following ostomy creation, with his 2019 case report and clinical guidance (22 citations) providing a practical framework for surgeons. In surgical education, he developed a novel resident robotic curriculum incorporating self-selection and a web-based feedback tool (2022), addressing the critical need for structured, learner-centered training in robotic surgery. His work collectively advances both clinical outcomes and the training of the next generation of minimally invasive surgeons, with his research cited over 90 times and continuing to shape best practices in bariatric and hernia surgery.