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About
Dr. R. Robles is a leading hepatobiliary surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive liver surgery, with a particular focus on comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches. Through a series of landmark international multicenter studies, Dr. Robles has systematically evaluated outcomes across the full spectrum of liver resections—from minor anterolateral segmentectomies to major hepatectomies and resections of huge tumors (≥10 cm). Their propensity-score matched analyses, collectively cited over 200 times, have provided critical evidence on the safety, efficacy, and potential advantages of robotic techniques, especially in challenging posterosuperior segments and cirrhotic patients. Notably, their work on risk factors for open conversion during minimally invasive procedures, drawing from cohorts of nearly 4,000 patients, has helped refine patient selection and operative planning. Dr. Robles has also pioneered the establishment of novel benchmark values for both open and robotic liver resections, bridging traditional surgical standards with modern innovation. These benchmarks offer surgeons worldwide reference points for best achievable outcomes. Through rigorous methodology and large-scale collaborative data, Dr. Robles continues to shape the evidence base guiding the evolution of liver surgery toward safer, less invasive approaches.
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