Erol Aksoy

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Erol Aksoy is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive endocrine surgery, particularly in robotic and laparoscopic approaches for adrenal and thyroid pathologies. His research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for complex patient populations, with a major contribution being the demonstration that robotic adrenalectomy is safe and effective in obese patients, a group traditionally at higher risk for complications—a finding supported by 83 citations. Aksoy is also recognized for developing and refining innovative techniques, such as the robotic transaxillary total thyroidectomy through a single axillary incision (42 citations), which offers a scarless alternative for thyroid surgery. His work on bilateral posterior retroperitoneal robotic adrenalectomy for ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome (12 citations) highlights his expertise in managing challenging endocrine disorders, showcasing how robotics can improve surgeon ergonomics and dissection precision while avoiding patient repositioning. Through these contributions, Aksoy has helped establish robotic surgery as a viable, often superior, option in endocrine procedures, impacting both clinical practice and patient recovery.