Bogdan Protyniak

University of Louisville, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Papers

Total Citations

109

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About

Dr. Bogdan Protyniak is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic colorectal and hernia surgery, with a particular focus on optimizing operative efficiency, reducing costs, and pioneering ambulatory care models. His most cited work, a 2017 study comparing the da Vinci Xi and Si systems for multiquadrant colorectal surgery (71 citations), established critical benchmarks for surgical robotics. Dr. Protyniak further demonstrated his commitment to value-based care through a 2020 analysis of robotic inguinal hernia repair (35 citations), which rigorously examined operative time and direct costs to define the procedure’s economic viability. Most recently, he has broken new ground with the HOME (Having Outpatient Major Elective) Robotic Colon Resection Protocol, a safe and innovative approach to same-day discharge for major colorectal procedures—a paradigm shift accelerated by the need for hospital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. By systematically addressing the barriers of cost, time, and length of stay, Dr. Protyniak’s research is actively reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive surgery, proving that high-quality, patient-centered outcomes can be achieved in more efficient and accessible settings.