Ian Garbarine

University of North Carolina Health Care

Papers

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Total Citations

8

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About

Ian Garbarine is a surgeon-researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes in abdominal core health, with a particular focus on inguinal hernia repair. His major contribution lies in rigorously comparing operative approaches—open, laparoscopic, and robotic—for large direct inguinal hernias. Using the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative (ACHQC) database, his landmark 2022 study analyzed post-operative outcomes across these techniques, providing critical evidence to guide surgical decision-making. This work has garnered 8 citations, reflecting its growing influence in the field of hernia surgery. Garbarine’s research addresses a pressing clinical question: which approach minimizes complications and recurrence while optimizing recovery? By leveraging a large, multi-institutional registry, he offers data-driven insights that help surgeons tailor treatments to individual patients. His findings are particularly valuable for trainees and practicing surgeons navigating the evolving landscape of minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Garbarine’s commitment to evidence-based practice and collaborative research positions him as a rising voice in abdominal wall surgery, where his work continues to shape best practices and improve patient outcomes.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Comparison of post-operative outcomes of large direct inguinal hernia repairs based on operative approach (open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic) using the ACHQC (Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative) database
8 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina Health Care

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