Ricardo Blas‐Azotla
Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers
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About
Ricardo Blas‐Azotla is a bariatric surgeon whose research focuses on revisional bariatric surgery, particularly the management of failed sleeve gastrectomy and its complications. His major contributions center on developing and evaluating a robotic-assisted hybrid technique for converting failed sleeve gastrectomies to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, demonstrating short-term outcomes that address the growing challenge of failed primary bariatric procedures. In his most cited work (4 citations), he systematically analyzes the reasons for sleeve gastrectomy failure and reports conversion outcomes, comparing them with primary bypass surgery. His case report on robot-assisted management of a rare gastrocolic fistula—a complication of pancreatitis in a post-sleeve gastrectomy patient—showcases his expertise in managing complex, unusual surgical scenarios. Though his citation counts are modest, his work addresses a critical clinical need as sleeve gastrectomy becomes the world's most common bariatric procedure, with failure rates rising. His research provides practical, technique-focused guidance for surgeons facing these challenging revisional cases, contributing to the evolving field of robotic bariatric surgery and postoperative complication management.
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