Jacqueline Mejias

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Jacqueline Mejias is a leading figure in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a primary focus on advancing techniques for complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Her most cited work, a multicenter evaluation of robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair, has garnered 95 citations and established critical benchmarks for clinical outcomes in this rapidly evolving field. Through this landmark study, Mejias demonstrated that robotic approaches can significantly reduce postoperative complications and length of hospital stay compared to traditional open surgery, fundamentally shifting surgical practice. Her research has been instrumental in validating the safety and efficacy of robotic platforms for hernia repair, providing the evidence base that has driven widespread adoption. Beyond this core contribution, Mejias has published extensively on optimizing patient selection, standardizing operative techniques, and improving long-term recurrence rates. Her work is frequently cited in clinical guidelines and has been recognized with multiple awards from surgical societies. For students and researchers, Mejias exemplifies how rigorous clinical evaluation can transform surgical innovation into standard-of-care practice, making her a pivotal voice in the ongoing evolution of robotic surgery.