Jacob Gacke

St. Luke's University Health Network

Papers

1

Total Citations

34

H-Index

1

About

Dr. Jacob Gacke is a surgical researcher whose work centers on the comparative effectiveness and cost-efficiency of bariatric procedures, particularly robotic-assisted surgery. His most cited study, a 2019 cost analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, directly challenged prevailing assumptions by demonstrating that robotic approaches can be economically viable in academic centers. This work, cited 34 times, has helped reshape the debate around surgical innovation and resource allocation. Dr. Gacke’s research is distinguished by its pragmatic focus on debunking clinical myths through rigorous data, offering actionable insights for surgeons and hospital administrators. His contributions are especially valuable for students and clinicians navigating the intersection of surgical technology, patient outcomes, and healthcare economics. By providing evidence that robotic surgery need not be prohibitively expensive, Dr. Gacke has advanced the conversation on how to balance cutting-edge techniques with fiscal responsibility in modern surgical practice.

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H-Index
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Papers
34
Total Citations
34
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Cost analysis of robotic sleeve gastrectomy (R-SG) compared with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (L-SG) in a single academic center: debunking a myth!
34 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: St. Luke's University Health Network

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