Diego Laurentino Lima
Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Papers
22
Total Citations
163
H-Index
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About
Diego Laurentino Lima is a surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotic techniques, and surgical education. Based on his publication record, Lima has emerged as a notable voice in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair, with particular expertise in robotic-assisted approaches. His research has systematically advanced understanding of the robotic enhanced-view extraperitoneal (eTEP) technique, transversus abdominis release, and mesh explantation, contributing practical insights into learning curves, patient selection, and perioperative outcomes. His multicenter studies—including analyses of outcomes in obese patients and comparisons of robotic versus open lateral hernia repair—reflect a commitment to evidence-based surgical practice at scale. Beyond the operating room, Lima has explored how surgeons and medical students choose between competing surgical techniques, and he has investigated social media's growing role in surgical training, a topic that has garnered 34 citations since its 2022 publication. His work on robotic mesh explantation for chronic post-hernia pain addresses an underserved patient population, demonstrating clinical creativity alongside academic rigor. Collectively accumulating over 120 citations, Lima's contributions position him as an increasingly influential figure in the evolving landscape of minimally invasive and robotic general surgery.
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- 8Which Cholecystectomy Technique Would Surgeons Prefer on Themselves?8 citations · 2020
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- 10Which Cholecystectomy do Medical Students Prefer?7 citations · 2019