Jonathan Koea

About

Jonathan Koea is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His research critically evaluates the role of robotic cholecystectomy against the established gold standard of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as seen in his most-cited work (2022, 20 citations). Koea’s major contributions include defining quality measures for minimally invasive HPB surgery and developing structured training curricula for robotic hepatopancreatobiliary procedures, ensuring safe and effective adoption of these complex technologies. He has also pioneered the assessment of educational resources, such as analyzing the quality of Robotic Whipple videos on YouTube (2024). With a total of over 30 citations across his key papers, Koea’s work directly shapes surgical education and clinical standards. His recent scoping review (2025) proposes a comprehensive training curriculum, solidifying his role as a key architect in the future of robotic HPB surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy: Current status and future application

   20 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Educational quality of Robotic Whipple videos on YouTube

   4 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Measures to Achieve Quality in Minimally Invasive Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery

   4 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Scoping review and proposed curriculum for robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery training

   3 citations · 2025
5. 5
   Letter Regarding: Robotic Cholecystectomies: What are They Good for?–A Retrospective Study of Robotic Versus Conventional Cases

   2 citations · 2022

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