Esteban Aguayo
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About
Dr. Esteban Aguayo is a leading surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness and resource utilization of robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialties. His major contributions center on evaluating whether the high costs of robotic platforms translate into better patient outcomes compared to traditional laparoscopic and open approaches. In his landmark study on robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy—cited over 80 times—Dr. Aguayo demonstrated significant national trends and outcomes that have informed surgical decision-making. He has extended this analysis to thoracic surgery, showing short-term outcomes for video and robot-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomies (24 citations), and to complex hepatobiliary procedures, where his work on readmission and resource use after robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (16 citations) provides crucial data for hospital resource planning. Notably, his investigation of robotic mitral valve repair outcomes beyond the learning curve (14 citations) has helped define when robotic cardiac surgery becomes cost-effective. Dr. Aguayo’s research is essential reading for surgeons and hospital administrators navigating the adoption of robotic technology, offering evidence-based insights into where robotics provides genuine value versus where traditional approaches remain superior.
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