Jill Weber

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Dr. Jill Weber is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive esophageal surgery. Her primary focus lies in defining and optimizing the technical parameters of robotic-assisted esophagectomy, particularly for oncologic applications. Dr. Weber’s seminal work, including her highly cited 2013 study "Defining the Learning Curve for Robotic-assisted Esophagogastrectomy" (112 citations), established critical benchmarks for surgical proficiency, demonstrating that mastery requires approximately 20-25 cases. Complementing this, her "Initial experience from a large referral center with robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy for oncologic purposes" (91 citations) provided the first comprehensive evidence from a major center that robotic techniques yield safe, reproducible outcomes for esophageal cancer patients. Together, these contributions have shaped modern training protocols and surgical standards, directly influencing how institutions worldwide implement robotic platforms. Dr. Weber’s work has been instrumental in reducing operative morbidity while expanding access to advanced, minimally invasive care for complex oncologic resections.

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1. 1
   Defining the Learning Curve for Robotic-assisted Esophagogastrectomy

   112 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Initial experience from a large referral center with robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy for oncologic purposes

   91 citations · 2013

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