Michael J. Solomon
The University of Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
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10
Total Citations
231
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About
Michael J. Solomon is a prominent surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of colorectal surgery, robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), and healthcare systems implementation. Based at institutions within the Australian public health sector, Solomon has made substantial contributions to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and evaluating their real-world viability in public healthcare settings. Solomon's most recognized work addresses the cost, outcomes, and organizational challenges of implementing robotic-assisted surgery in Australian public hospitals, with his 2021 costing analysis garnering 57 citations and becoming a key reference for health administrators navigating RAS adoption decisions. His co-authored textbook *Operative Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus* (2015, 47 citations) stands as an important clinical resource for colorectal surgeons globally. His systematic review on MRI pelvimetry's role in predicting outcomes for total mesorectal excision (39 citations) has further shaped preoperative planning standards in rectal cancer surgery. Beyond technical outcomes, Solomon has uniquely examined the human side of surgical innovation, studying theatre staff knowledge, attitudes, and adaptation throughout RAS implementation. His foundational involvement in the Australasian Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Study underscores a long-standing commitment to rigorous, evidence-based surgical practice that continues to influence colorectal care across Australia and New Zealand.
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- 2Operative Surgery of the Colon, Rectum and Anus47 citations · 2015
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- 10THE AUSTRALASIAN LAPARAOSCOPIC COLON CANCER STUDY5 citations · 2008