Fernando de la Portilla
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Papers
7
Total Citations
483
H-Index
6
About
Fernando de la Portilla is a prominent Spanish colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the understanding and adoption of robotic-assisted surgery for rectal and colorectal cancer. His work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology and minimally invasive technology, with a particular focus on evaluating how robotic platforms compare to conventional laparoscopic approaches and how surgeons develop proficiency with these complex techniques. De la Portilla's most influential contribution lies in characterizing the learning curve for robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery, a 2012 paper that has garnered 192 citations and remains a landmark reference for surgical training programs worldwide. His follow-up 2016 review on the same topic (129 citations) demonstrates his sustained leadership in this evolving field. A prospective randomized trial comparing robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic colorectal resection — published simultaneously in English and Spanish — further cemented his reputation, collectively accumulating over 140 citations. His investigations into conversion factors, elderly patient outcomes, and innovative single-port robotic techniques reveal a researcher committed to refining and expanding robotic surgery's clinical boundaries. With a body of work shaping how surgeons worldwide are trained and evaluated in robotic colorectal procedures, de la Portilla stands as a key figure in modern minimally invasive surgical oncology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Learning curve for robotic-assisted laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery192 citations · 2012
- 2Learning curve in robotic rectal cancer surgery: current state of affairs129 citations · 2016
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- 7Analysis of conversion factors in robotic-assisted rectal cancer surgery5 citations · 2014