A I Son

National Medical Research Center of Surgery named after A. Vishnevsky, National Medical Research Center of Cardiology

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Dr. A. I. Son is a pioneering surgeon specializing in the surgical management of complex retroperitoneal pathologies, with a particular focus on non-organ retroperitoneal tumors and neurofibromatosis type I. His major contributions lie in advancing minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques for treating these challenging masses, demonstrating that even large tumors (up to 160 mm) can be resected with precision. Dr. Son’s landmark 2017 study on retroperitoneal masses, which analyzed 83 patients (57 benign, 26 malignant), remains his most cited work with 8 citations, establishing a benchmark for comparing laparotomy, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted approaches. He further refined robotic protocols in his 2015 study on 20 patients, achieving significant outcomes for conditions like lymphangioma. Notably, Dr. Son has also addressed the rare surgical challenges of Recklinghausen’s disease, optimizing approaches for abdominal and retroperitoneal manifestations. His work at the Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center has been instrumental in demonstrating that robotic surgery can safely expand treatment options for patients with anatomically complex retroperitoneal tumors, improving both oncologic and functional outcomes.