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Total Citations
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About
Adeline Germain is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Her research spans several subspecialties, including bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, and endocrine surgery, with a particular focus on evaluating robotic-assisted techniques against conventional laparoscopic approaches. Germain has made substantial contributions to understanding the safety, feasibility, and long-term outcomes of robotic procedures. Her highly cited 2013 study on totally robotic gastric bypass (66 citations) and her multifactorial analysis of its learning curve (41 citations) have helped define best practices in robotic bariatrics. Equally notable is her longitudinal work on rectal prolapse repair, with multiple studies demonstrating favorable long-term outcomes for both general and elderly patient populations — a previously underexplored area. Her investigations into robot-assisted adrenalectomy (57 citations) and distal pancreatectomy (43 citations) further establish her as a comprehensive voice in robotic abdominal surgery. Across her body of work, Germain consistently bridges technical innovation with patient outcomes, generating evidence that has informed surgical guidelines and training programs worldwide. With over 400 combined citations, her research remains an essential reference for surgeons adopting robotic platforms.
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- 2Robot-assisted adrenalectomy: indications and drawbacks57 citations · 2017
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- 9Robot-assisted Adrenalectomy27 citations · 2011
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