Papers
18
Total Citations
781
H-Index
10
About
Armin Wiegering is a prominent surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, hernia repair, and colorectal surgery. He is perhaps best known for his pivotal contributions to international clinical guidelines, most notably his involvement in the widely adopted International Endohernia Society (IEHS) updates on laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias — works that have collectively amassed over 530 citations, underscoring their global influence on surgical practice. Wiegering has been instrumental in advancing the evidence base for robotic-assisted hernia surgery, authoring a comprehensive multi-part series covering inguinal, incisional, parastomal, and component separation techniques that has rapidly gained traction within the surgical community. His research also addresses the complex clinical challenge of hernia repair in obese patients, reflecting a nuanced understanding of real-world surgical complexity. Beyond hernia surgery, Wiegering has explored the comparative merits of robotic versus laparoscopic colonic resection, examining outcomes, postoperative inflammation, and cost-effectiveness. Through guideline development, technical innovation, and rigorous clinical investigation, Wiegering has established himself as a leading voice shaping modern minimally invasive and robotic abdominal surgery.
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- 3Excess Body Weight and Abdominal Hernia39 citations · 2021
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- 5Robotic hernia repair II. English version27 citations · 2021
- 6Robotic hernia repair III. English version26 citations · 2021
- 7Robotic hernia surgery I. English version25 citations · 2021
- 8Robotic hernia surgery IV. English version23 citations · 2022
- 9Robotische Hernienchirurgie II19 citations · 2021
- 10Robotische Hernienchirurgie I18 citations · 2021