Frances Vigues
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Dr. Frances Vigues is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic kidney transplantation. Her primary research focuses on refining minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease. As a key member of the European Robotic Urology Section (ERUS), Dr. Vigues led a landmark multicentre prospective study that established the safety and reproducibility of robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT). Her 2020 paper, which has garnered 69 citations, provides the largest multicentre series to date, demonstrating that RAKT offers reduced surgical trauma and faster recovery without compromising graft survival. This work has been instrumental in shifting the paradigm from traditional open surgery to robotic approaches, making transplantation accessible to a broader patient population. Dr. Vigues’ contributions have not only shaped clinical guidelines but have also inspired a new generation of surgeons to adopt robotic techniques, cementing her reputation as a transformative figure in urologic surgery and transplantation.
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