Fredrik Klevebro

Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Fredrik Klevebro is a leading surgical oncologist whose research centers on refining surgical techniques for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer. His major contributions lie in the comparative evaluation of esophagectomy approaches—open, hybrid, and total minimally invasive—aiming to reduce the significant postoperative complications and mortality associated with this high-risk procedure. In a comprehensive 2021 review, he systematically analyzed the evidence base for these techniques, providing a critical roadmap for surgical decision-making. More recently, his work has advanced into the frontier of robotic-assisted surgery. In a 2025 retrospective cohort study from a high-volume center, Klevebro directly compared robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) with conventional minimally invasive esophagectomy (cMIE), offering early, real-world data on postoperative outcomes for this emerging technology. While his most cited papers currently accrue citations in the low single digits—a reflection of their very recent publication—their impact is poised to grow as the field adopts these findings. Klevebro’s work is essential for surgeons and researchers seeking evidence-based guidance on optimizing esophagectomy, from traditional open methods to the latest robotic innovations.

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H-Index
2
Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Open, hybrid or total minimally invasive esophagectomy; a comprehensive review based on a systematic literature search
4 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital

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