Jacques Bistre-Varon
Florida Gulf Coast University, Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates
Papers
3
Total Citations
6
H-Index
2
About
Dr. Jacques Bistre-Varon is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on the Natural Orifice Intracorporeal Colorectal Anastomosis with Transrectal Extraction (NICE) procedure. His major contributions include demonstrating that the NICE procedure serves as a "great equalizer" for patients with high body mass index undergoing resection for diverticulitis, effectively reducing surgical disparities. Dr. Bistre-Varon has also meticulously characterized the learning curve for this complex robot-assisted technique, mapping the progression from initial learning to mastery. His work extends to health economics, where he has conducted comprehensive cost analyses comparing the NICE procedure to traditional open, laparoscopic, and robotic colorectal surgeries, revealing potential economic benefits of natural orifice resection. While his most-cited papers have garnered modest citation counts (3, 2, and 1 respectively), they represent foundational contributions to an emerging surgical field. His research is particularly notable for addressing both clinical outcomes and economic feasibility, positioning him as a key voice in the evolution of scarless colorectal surgery.
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