Eleftherios Spartalis
Papers
9
Total Citations
212
H-Index
7
About
Dr. Eleftherios Spartalis is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic surgery, with his research spanning general surgery, urology, cardiac surgery, and gynecologic oncology. His major contributions lie in systematically evaluating the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted techniques against traditional and laparoscopic approaches. His landmark 2019 meta-analysis comparing robotic to open liver resection (57 citations) established critical benchmarks for short-term outcomes, while his 2018 systematic review on robotics in cardiac surgery (49 citations) helped define the field's evolving standards. Dr. Spartalis has also pioneered applications in niche areas, including robotic-assisted harvest of latissimus dorsi flaps for breast reconstruction (22 citations) and microsurgery in andrology (8 citations). His work on ureteral stricture management (31 citations) and single-site hysterectomy (25 citations) has provided evidence-based guidance for minimally invasive approaches. Notably, his 2022 review of endophytic tumor localization techniques in kidney-sparing procedures addresses a critical technical challenge in urologic oncology. With a portfolio of highly cited systematic reviews and meta-analyses, Dr. Spartalis has become a trusted voice in evidence-based robotic surgery, shaping clinical practice and inspiring further innovation in minimally invasive care.
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Top Papers
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- 2The role of robotics in cardiac surgery: a systematic review49 citations · 2018
- 3Laparoscopic and Robotic Management of Ureteral Stricture in Adults31 citations · 2020
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- 7Robotic-assisted microsurgery in andrology: a systematic review8 citations · 2023
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- 9Evolution of robot-assisted general surgery in Greece and Cyprus3 citations · 2018