Daniel Murariu
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Allegheny Health Network, Creative Commons
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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Daniel Murariu is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of robotic microsurgery and breast reconstruction. His research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for autologous breast reconstruction, particularly through the refinement of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap procedure. Dr. Murariu’s major contributions include developing and validating a transabdominal robotic approach for DIEP flap harvest, which preserves the anterior rectus sheath and significantly reduces the risk of abdominal wall morbidity—such as hernia and bulge—compared to traditional open surgery. His work on the learning curve for this complex procedure, comparing general and plastic surgeons, has helped establish safe implementation protocols. With over 75 citations across his most-cited papers, his impact is evident in studies like the 2024 comparative analysis of robotic versus standard DIEP harvest (16 citations) and his innovative use of indocyanine green-guided near-infrared fluorescence to enhance vascular anatomy during robotic dissection (10 citations). Dr. Murariu has also explored robotic treatment of median arcuate ligament syndrome, demonstrating his versatility. His research is reshaping the standard of care in breast reconstruction, offering patients improved outcomes with less invasive surgery.
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