Edwin Onkendi
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37
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About
Dr. Edwin Onkendi is a leading figure in advancing minimally invasive hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes and expanding equitable access to complex procedures. His work critically addresses the barriers to adopting minimally invasive techniques, ensuring that innovations in robotic and laparoscopic surgery benefit diverse populations. Among his most impactful contributions is the development and validation of the Tampa Difficulty Scoring System for robotic liver resections, a tool that standardizes surgical planning and risk assessment. His research on "textbook outcomes" for minimally invasive left lateral sectionectomy has established new benchmarks for quality in North America, while his investigation into completion cholecystectomy provides vital guidance for managing complex biliary cases. Dr. Onkendi has also reported on rare clinical entities, such as pancreatic body endometrial cysts requiring distal pancreatectomy. With his papers accumulating over 35 citations and appearing in high-impact journals, Dr. Onkendi is shaping the future of HPB surgery by combining rigorous outcomes research with a commitment to surgical innovation and health equity.
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