Papers
7
Total Citations
254
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About
Diamantis I. Tsilimigras is a leading researcher in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a particular focus on hepatobiliary and thoracic procedures. His most impactful work includes a systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrating that robotic liver resections are safe and oncologically effective, with comparable short-term outcomes to open surgery—a study that has garnered 72 citations. He has also systematically evaluated the role of robotics in cardiac surgery and retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular cancer, contributing to the evidence base for robotic approaches in complex oncologic resections. Beyond oncology, Tsilimigras has investigated the cost-effectiveness of robotic total knee arthroplasty within bundled payment models, highlighting the economic implications of robotic technology. His work on retrosternal goiter management underscores the importance of thoracic surgical expertise. With over 180 citations across his most-cited papers, Tsilimigras has established himself as a key voice in the integration of robotics into general and thoracic surgery, advancing both clinical outcomes and health policy discussions.
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- 3The role of robotics in cardiac surgery: a systematic review49 citations · 2018
- 4Retrosternal goitre: the role of the thoracic surgeon28 citations · 2017
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