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Total Citations
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About
Gilles Houvenaeghel is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption of robotic and laparoscopic techniques in gynecologic oncology and breast cancer surgery. Based at leading French institutions, his work spans two decades of innovation in minimally invasive surgery, with particular focus on robotic-assisted procedures for ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and mastectomy. Houvenaeghel's early contributions established the feasibility of robot-assisted laparoscopy for complex procedures including para-aortic lymphadenectomy and pelvic exenteration — areas where minimally invasive approaches were once considered impractical. His 2009 papers on these techniques garnered nearly 100 combined citations, influencing surgical practice internationally. He later became a leading voice in robotic mastectomy, contributing to the landmark 2020 International Consensus Statement on Robotic Mastectomy (78 citations) and producing foundational studies on nipple-sparing mastectomy techniques and learning curves. Notably, his research addresses not only technical feasibility but also cost-effectiveness and comparative outcomes, providing clinicians with the evidence needed to justify robotic adoption. With over 550 citations across his top works, Houvenaeghel's portfolio represents an essential reference for surgeons navigating the evolving landscape of oncologic minimally invasive surgery.
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- 5Robot-assisted laparoscopy in gynecologic oncology53 citations · 2008
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