Jacob Rosenberg
University of Copenhagen, Gentofte Hospital, Herlev Hospital
Papers
17
Total Citations
321
H-Index
10
About
Jacob Rosenberg is a leading figure in surgical research, with a focus on abdominal wall surgery, hernia repair, and the critical evaluation of minimally invasive techniques. His work spans from foundational conditions like abdominal rectus diastasis and inguinal hernia to the functional outcomes of cancer surgery. A major contribution is his systematic review on the incidence of inguinal hernia after radical prostatectomy (55 citations), which clarified surgical risk factors. He has also produced high-impact meta-analyses on incisional hernia after cholecystectomy and has been a key voice in controversies surrounding colorectal surgery. Notably, Rosenberg has rigorously assessed the evidence for robot-assisted surgery, publishing a landmark study (17 citations) that highlighted limited evidence for its superiority, and another showing surgical residents are often excluded from robotic procedures (18 citations). With over 300 total citations across his top works, his research is essential for evidence-based surgical practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Treatment Options for Abdominal Rectus Diastasis67 citations · 2019
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- 6Surgical Residents are Excluded From Robot-assisted Surgery18 citations · 2015
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- 8Limited Evidence for Robot-assisted Surgery17 citations · 2016
- 9Groin hernia11 citations · 2025
- 10Erectile Dysfunction Is Common after Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Cohort Study10 citations · 2023