Papers
60
Total Citations
1,794
H-Index
17
About
John B. Martinie is a leading surgeon-scientist whose career has been defined by pioneering work in minimally invasive hepatopancreatic surgery, with particular expertise in robotic-assisted techniques for complex abdominal oncology. His research has fundamentally advanced the understanding of robotic liver and pancreatic resections, rigorously comparing these approaches against traditional open and laparoscopic methods across safety, oncologic efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. Martinie's most influential contribution is his co-authorship of the landmark Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (2019), which has garnered nearly 480 citations and established the field's first formally validated clinical standards. His systematic work on robotic liver surgery — including a worldwide meta-analysis spanning 2,728 cases and multicenter propensity-matched analyses of colorectal metastases and hepatobiliary malignancies — has collectively shaped how the surgical community evaluates robotic platforms. His investigations into robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, including critical cost comparisons with open surgery, helped justify broader adoption of robotic techniques at high-volume cancer centers. With over 1,200 cumulative citations across his top publications, Martinie's body of work represents a sustained, evidence-driven effort to define the appropriate role of robotics in complex oncologic surgery, making him a central figure in modernizing minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
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- 7Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy76 citations · 2022
- 8Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection in Various Settings76 citations · 2024
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