Julia-Kristin Baukloh
Universität Hamburg, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
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4
Total Citations
77
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About
Julia-Kristin Baukloh is a leading figure in the evolution of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with her research fundamentally shaping how surgeons approach rectal cancer resection. Her work centers on the comparative effectiveness of advanced surgical platforms, particularly robotic low anterior resection (RLAR) and transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME). Baukloh’s landmark 2017 study, which directly compared these two novel techniques across 115 cases, remains her most cited work (42 citations), providing crucial perioperative and oncological data where none previously existed. She has further advanced the field by systematically evaluating pitfalls in robotic rectal surgery (19 citations) and contrasting robotic versus laparoscopic approaches in lower gastrointestinal procedures (11 citations). Through these contributions, Baukloh has helped define the safety profiles and technical nuances of robotic platforms, offering evidence-based guidance to surgeons navigating the transition from traditional laparoscopy. Her work is essential reading for any clinician or researcher seeking to understand the trade-offs between emerging surgical technologies in the quest for better patient outcomes in rectal cancer treatment.
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- 2Evaluation of the robotic approach concerning pitfalls in rectal surgery19 citations · 2017
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