Carolina Castro Ruiz
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Carolina Castro Ruiz is a leading figure in hepatobiliary and splenic surgery, with a focused expertise in organ-preserving techniques. Her most impactful work centers on the indications, timing, and technical execution of partial splenectomy, a procedure that avoids the lifelong infection risks of total splenectomy. Her landmark systematic review, "Partial splenectomy: Who, when and how. A systematic review of the 2130 published cases" (2018, 57 citations), remains the definitive synthesis of global experience, distilling two decades of surgical data into actionable guidelines. This work has shaped clinical decision-making for trauma, benign tumors, and hematologic disorders, establishing her as a key authority on splenic salvage. Beyond this, Castro Ruiz has contributed to refining laparoscopic and robotic approaches, advancing minimally invasive surgery in complex abdominal cases. Her research bridges evidence-based practice and surgical innovation, directly improving patient outcomes by reducing postoperative morbidity. With a citation count reflecting her work’s practical impact, she is a trusted voice for surgeons seeking to balance radical resection with functional preservation.
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