Kelly J. Lafaro
Johns Hopkins University, City Of Hope National Medical Center
Papers
5
Total Citations
128
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Kelly J. Lafaro is a pioneering hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon whose work is redefining the frontiers of robotic surgery. Her research centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex liver and pancreatic procedures, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted resections. Dr. Lafaro’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of multivisceral robotic liver surgery and refining the technical nuances of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy through innovations like the TRIANGLE and periadventitial dissection methods. She is also a leader in surgical technology integration, exploring augmented reality to enhance the performance of bedside assistants and developing robotic systems for precise, image-guided needle placement. Her most cited work, "Robotic Liver Resection" (2020), has garnered 64 citations, underscoring its influence in establishing robotic approaches as a viable standard. With a growing portfolio of impactful studies—each contributing to safer, more effective surgical outcomes—Dr. Lafaro is shaping the next generation of robotic HPB surgery, making complex procedures more accessible and reproducible for surgeons worldwide.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Liver Resection64 citations · 2020
- 2Study on augmented reality for robotic surgery bedside assistants18 citations · 2021
- 3Robotic assistance for quick and accurate image-guided needle placement17 citations · 2021
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- 5Multivisceral robotic liver surgery: feasible and safe14 citations · 2019