Papers
6
Total Citations
216
H-Index
5
About
Jan A. Rauwerda stands as a pioneering figure in minimally invasive vascular surgery, whose career has been defined by a commitment to advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex cardiovascular procedures. Working at the intersection of surgical innovation and technology, Rauwerda played a formative role in demonstrating the clinical viability of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for aortoiliac occlusive disease — a traditionally demanding open procedure. His 2002 landmark report on robot-assisted laparoscopic aortobifemoral bypass, which has garnered 83 citations, helped establish a foundation for what would become an evolving surgical paradigm. Building on this early work, he continued refining techniques for infrarenal aortic surgery and expanding robotic applications to thoracic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis, accumulating over 200 citations across his most influential publications. Notably, Rauwerda also addressed critical practical concerns in robotic surgery, investigating whether suture integrity is compromised in the absence of tactile feedback — a question with direct patient safety implications. His translational research, including swine model evaluations of robotic ramicotomy, reflects a rigorous, methodical approach to surgical innovation that has meaningfully shaped the field of minimally invasive vascular surgery.
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- 2Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery of the infrarenal aorta42 citations · 2007
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- 5Suture Damage During Robot-assisted Vascular Surgery: Is It an Issue?25 citations · 2007
- 6Robot-Assisted Ramicotomy: Evaluation in a Swine Model3 citations · 2013