Divya Danoussou

Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon

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Divya Danoussou is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on the safe and effective adoption of robotic surgery in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures. Her work is centered on the critical transition from traditional open and laparoscopic techniques to robotic-assisted approaches, with a particular emphasis on defining learning curves and demonstrating clinical feasibility. Her most influential study, "Experience With Transitioning From Laparoscopic to Robotic Right Colectomy" (2019, 19 citations), provides essential data for expert laparoscopic surgeons navigating the robotic learning curve, offering a roadmap for safer practice adoption. Expanding her impact, her 2020 study on transitioning from open to robotic liver resection, which included a majority of major hepatectomies, addresses a significant gap in the literature by evaluating robotic safety and efficacy for malignant liver lesions. Though early in her career, Danoussou’s contributions are vital for advancing minimally invasive surgery, directly guiding surgeons through technically demanding transitions and improving patient outcomes in colorectal and liver oncology.