Gustavo Romero‐Velez
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9
Total Citations
60
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About
Gustavo Romero‐Velez is a leading researcher in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on robotic abdominal wall repair, bariatric surgery, and adrenal surgery. His work is characterized by rigorous comparative studies that evaluate the outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches, providing critical evidence for surgical decision-making. A major contribution is his pioneering work in magnetic-assisted surgery, highlighted by his role in the first prospective clinical trial of a novel Magnetic Robotic Platform, which aims to further reduce surgical invasiveness. His research on robotic sleeve gastrectomy has directly addressed postoperative pain management, comparing analgesic requirements between robotic and laparoscopic techniques. With his most-cited paper, "Robotic abdominal wall repair: adoption and early outcomes in a large academic medical center," accumulating 17 citations, Romero‐Velez has demonstrated the practical impact of robotic systems in a high-volume setting. He has also produced influential work on hiatal hernia repair after gastric bypass and the use of barbed sutures for hernia defect closure. His forward-looking reviews on the future of robotics in adrenal surgery solidify his reputation as a key voice shaping the next generation of surgical technology.
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- 7The Current and Future Applications of Robotics in Adrenal Surgery5 citations · 2025
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- 9Magnetic-assisted surgery: the road from laparoscopy to robotics3 citations · 2022