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About
Dietmar Stephan is a pioneering surgeon whose work has been instrumental in advancing the field of robotic-assisted visceral and colorectal surgery, particularly through the clinical integration and validation of the Senhance® telerobotic system. His key research areas include the safety, feasibility, and technical refinement of robotic platforms for procedures such as sigmoid resection for diverticular disease, inguinal hernia repair (TAPP), and pediatric pyeloplasty. Stephan’s major contributions include publishing the first experiences with the Senhance® system in visceral surgery (81 citations) and developing a roadmap for robotic-assisted sigmoid resection (34 citations), which have helped establish this platform as a viable alternative to the dominant DaVinci® system. He has also explored the dexterity and learning effects of articulated laparoscopic instruments like the Artisential® forceps (20 citations). Notably, he performed the first pediatric pyeloplasty using the Senhance® system (12 citations) and contributed to the multicenter TRUST registry for inguinal hernia repairs (10 citations). With over 200 total citations, Stephan’s work is shaping the next generation of minimally invasive surgery, emphasizing safety, haptic feedback, and the expansion of robotic options in clinical practice.
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- 5First Pediatric Pyeloplasty Using the Senhance® Robotic System—A Case Report12 citations · 2022
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- 9Safety in Senhance™ Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery in 530 Patients3 citations · 2023
- 10Colorectal Surgery with the Senhance Digital Laparoscopic Platform2 citations · 2022