Andres Molano

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Total Citations

102

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About

Andres Molano is a leading figure in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted colectomy techniques. His major contributions center on advancing the safety and efficacy of robotic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis (RIA), a procedure he has helped refine and popularize. In his landmark 2017 study, cited 75 times, Molano demonstrated through a retrospective review that RIA offers superior short- and long-term outcomes compared to traditional laparoscopic right colectomy with extracorporeal anastomosis (LEA), including reduced recovery times and fewer complications. His earlier 2015 work, with 27 citations, documented his team’s successful transition to robotic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis across 52 consecutive cases, establishing a reproducible protocol that has guided surgical practice. Molano’s research has been instrumental in shifting the standard of care toward fully minimally invasive approaches, showing that robotic assistance can enhance precision and patient outcomes. His work is widely recognized in the colorectal surgery community, making him a key reference for surgeons adopting robotic techniques.