Dirk L. Stippel

University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne

Papers

2

Total Citations

14

H-Index

2

About

Dirk L. Stippel is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on advancing techniques for hepatobiliary procedures and liver tumor management. His most notable contribution is the development of true single-port cholecystectomy, demonstrated in his landmark 2019 case study where he successfully performed the procedure using a single 15-mm trocar with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence cholangiography via the novel “symphonX” platform. This work, cited 12 times, represents a significant step toward reducing surgical trauma and improving visualization in gallbladder surgery. Stippel has also contributed to the field of image-guided minimally invasive surgery and local therapeutic approaches for primary liver tumors, as outlined in his 2018 German-language review. His research bridges cutting-edge technology and clinical application, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through less invasive yet highly precise interventions. While his citation counts reflect a focused, emerging impact, Stippel’s work is particularly relevant for surgeons and researchers exploring next-generation single-port platforms and fluorescence-guided techniques in hepatobiliary surgery.

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2
Papers
14
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
True single-port cholecystectomy with ICG cholangiography through a single 15-mm trocar using the new surgical platform “symphonX”: first human case study with a commercially available device
12 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne

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