Daniel T. DeArmond

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa

Papers

Total Citations

297

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About

Daniel T. DeArmond is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of esophageal cancer surgery. His primary research focus lies in the development and refinement of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted esophagectomies, particularly for complex, multi-field lymphadenectomies. DeArmond’s major contribution is the conceptualization and clinical validation of a completely robotic approach to the traditionally high-morbidity esophagectomy. His landmark 2004 paper, "The robotic, 2-stage, 3-field esophagolymphadenectomy" (152 citations), established the technical feasibility of this advanced procedure. This was followed by his seminal 2007 work, "The first series of completely robotic esophagectomies with three-field lymphadenectomy: initial experience" (145 citations), which reported the first-ever series of fully robotic operations, demonstrating its safety and oncologic efficacy. Together, these works have collectively garnered nearly 300 citations, cementing his role as a foundational innovator in robotic thoracic surgery. DeArmond’s legacy is a standardized, less-invasive surgical pathway that has improved recovery and outcomes for patients with esophageal malignancies worldwide.