Benjamin Abbadessa

University of California San Diego

Papers

4

Total Citations

118

H-Index

4

About

Dr. Benjamin Abbadessa is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery, particularly within general and colorectal surgery. His major contributions lie in understanding and optimizing the training pathway for robotic surgeons, as well as developing and validating novel surgical techniques. Through qualitative analysis, Dr. Abbadessa has illuminated the critical transition from bedside assistant to console surgeon, a key bottleneck in robotic training, with his highly cited 2019 study (62 citations) providing foundational insights into resident and attending perceptions. His technical innovations are equally impactful; he has described and reported outcomes for complex procedures such as robotic left-stapled total intracorporeal bowel anastomosis and multiquadrant surgeries like subtotal colectomy, demonstrating the expanded capabilities of the da Vinci Xi platform. With over 100 total citations, his work not only shapes surgical education but also pushes the boundaries of what is technically achievable in minimally invasive surgery, making him a leading voice in the robotic era.

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H-Index
4
Papers
118
Total Citations
30
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
General surgery training in the era of robotic surgery: a qualitative analysis of perceptions from resident and attending surgeons
62 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: University of California San Diego

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