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About
Jason Hawksworth is a prominent hepatobiliary and minimally invasive surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic liver surgery. His work centers on robotic and laparoscopic approaches to hepatectomy, with a particular focus on demonstrating their safety, cost-effectiveness, and technical refinement compared to conventional open procedures. His most-cited study, establishing robotic hepatectomy as a viable alternative to open surgery (41 citations), laid important groundwork for broader adoption of robotic platforms in liver resection. Hawksworth has made notable technical contributions, including pioneering extrahepatic inflow control combined with laparoscopic CUSA parenchymal transection to improve safety in major hepatectomies (36 citations), and advancing parenchyma-sparing approaches for centrally located liver tumors. His comparative analyses using propensity score–matched methodologies have helped objectively define outcomes across surgical approaches. At an international level, Hawksworth has contributed to standardizing complex robotic liver surgery through expert consensus surveys and the establishment of global benchmark outcomes for robotic liver resections. His broader interests also encompass augmented reality and image-guided technologies transforming hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, reflecting a commitment to innovation that positions him as a leading voice shaping the future of minimally invasive liver surgery worldwide.
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- 8Defining Global Benchmarks for Robotic Liver Resections4 citations · 2025
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