Fiorenzo Angehrn
St. Claraspital, University Hospital of Basel, St Clara Hospital
Papers
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Total Citations
142
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About
Fiorenzo Angehrn is a leading visceral surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in colorectal, esophageal, and hernia surgery. His major contributions lie in rigorously comparing robotic-assisted and laparoscopic approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has demonstrated that robotic surgery offers distinct advantages in complex procedures, such as optimizing functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery (47 citations) and improving results for complete upside-down stomach hiatal hernia repair. Angehrn’s research also shows that robotic-assisted left-sided colectomies can be performed safely with outcomes comparable to laparoscopy, while his work on Heller myotomy for achalasia highlights the robotic platform’s benefits in fine motor control. His impact is evident across a portfolio of highly cited studies, including prospective trials and large cohort analyses (e.g., 683 patients in colectomy research). Notably, he leads the ROGER trial, a randomized clinical trial comparing robotic versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and has pioneered hybrid robotic-assisted esophagectomy techniques. Angehrn’s work is essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking evidence-based guidance on adopting robotic technology in visceral surgery.
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- 1Optimising functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery47 citations · 2020
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