Ioannis D. Kostakis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Guy's Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

119

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About

Ioannis D. Kostakis is a leading researcher in the field of hepatopancreatobiliary and minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic techniques. His work systematically evaluates and compares the safety, efficacy, and short-term outcomes of these advanced surgical approaches against traditional open procedures. Dr. Kostakis has made major contributions through high-impact meta-analyses that synthesize evidence on complex operations, such as his 2019 study comparing robotic and open liver resections (57 citations) and his 2016 analysis of minimally invasive versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy (39 citations). His research on robotic versus laparoscopic or open anastomoses (23 citations) has helped clarify the benefits of robotic precision in surgical connections. By aggregating data from multiple studies, his work provides crucial guidance for surgeons adopting new technologies, ultimately aiming to improve patient recovery and reduce complications. Dr. Kostakis’s rigorous evidence synthesis has established benchmarks for evaluating surgical innovations, making him a key voice in the ongoing shift toward minimally invasive approaches in major abdominal surgery.