Papers
9
Total Citations
129
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About
Heiko Aselmann is a pioneer in the advancement of robotic-assisted visceral surgery, with a particular focus on complex oncologic procedures of the esophagus, rectum, and pancreas. His work is centered on demonstrating that robotic platforms can improve surgical precision and patient outcomes in areas traditionally dominated by open or laparoscopic techniques. Aselmann’s major contributions include proving that robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer yields a significantly higher quality specimen than the laparoscopic approach, a finding with over 50 citations that has influenced surgical standards. He has also been instrumental in refining the fully robotic Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy, publishing a widely-cited technical note (42 citations) that details a four-arm technique and its solutions to common intraoperative challenges. Beyond these landmark studies, Aselmann has contributed to defining benchmarks for robotic low anterior resection and has explored robotic applications in pancreatic surgery and bariatric procedures. His work consistently addresses the critical question of whether robotic surgery is a genuine advancement or merely a trend, providing evidence that it offers tangible benefits in complex resections. Through his technical innovations and rigorous outcome analyses, Aselmann has established himself as a leading voice in the integration of robotics into high-stakes gastrointestinal surgery.
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- 4Roboterassistierte pyloruserhaltende Pankreaskopfresektion7 citations · 2017
- 5Roboterchirurgie am Ösophagus6 citations · 2016
- 6Roboterassistierter vs. laparoskopischer Magenbypass5 citations · 2018
- 7Roboterassistierte Rektumchirurgie: Hype oder Fortschritt?5 citations · 2016
- 8Using the da Vinci X® - System for Esophageal Surgery4 citations · 2022
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