Anthony J. Senagore

Cleveland Clinic, University of Southern California, Case Western Reserve University, Central Michigan University

Papers

Total Citations

444

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About

Anthony J. Senagore is a prominent surgical researcher whose career has been defined by pioneering contributions to minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with particular expertise in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His landmark 2003 study comparing robotically performed and traditional laparoscopic colorectal surgery — now amassing over 327 citations — stands as one of the foundational works in the field, helping establish the clinical viability of robotic platforms in complex abdominal procedures at a time when the technology was still largely unproven. Senagore's body of work traces the full arc of minimally invasive colorectal surgery's evolution, from early adoption challenges to comparative effectiveness analyses and economic considerations. His 2013 study on laparoscopic versus robot-assisted colorectal resection further refined the field's understanding of outcomes across these approaches, earning nearly 100 citations. His reflective 2015 piece on the adoption journey of laparoscopic colorectal surgery offers invaluable historical context, documenting how concerns over port-site cancer recurrence once stalled widespread acceptance before evidence ultimately prevailed. Through rigorous outcomes research and health economics analysis, Senagore has helped shape how surgeons and healthcare systems evaluate and adopt transformative surgical technologies, making him an authoritative voice in modern colorectal surgery.