Papers
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Total Citations
129
H-Index
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About
Jean-Luc Faucheron is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of pelvic floor disorders and rectal cancer. His primary research focus lies in advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly robotic and laparoscopic approaches for rectal prolapse and pelvic floor reconstruction. Faucheron is best known for championing laparoscopic ventral rectopexy as the gold standard treatment for rectal prolapse, a position supported by his landmark prospective studies. He has been instrumental in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of performing these complex procedures as day-case surgeries, significantly improving patient recovery times. His contributions extend to robotic surgery, where he has led international Delphi studies to establish best practices for robot-assisted pelvic floor reconstruction. Faucheron also contributed to the GRECCAR 2 randomized trial, which explored organ-preserving local excision versus total mesorectal excision for low rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy. With over 140 citations across his most influential works, Faucheron’s research has directly influenced surgical guidelines and training, positioning him as a leading authority in the evolution of robotic colorectal surgery.
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- 6Totally Robotic Reversal of Omega-Loop Gastric Bypass to Normal Anatomy11 citations · 2016
- 7Early experience with ambulatory robotic ventral rectopexy7 citations · 2018
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- 9Open, Laparoscopic, or Robotic Rectal Cancer Surgery3 citations · 2017
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