Papers
5
Total Citations
196
H-Index
5
About
Kevin Phan is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on cardiac and colorectal procedures. His major contributions lie in producing high-impact systematic reviews and meta-analyses that rigorously compare surgical outcomes between robotic, laparoscopic, and traditional open approaches. Notably, his 2019 meta-analysis on laparoscopic versus robotic rectal cancer surgery, which has accumulated over 100 citations, critically examined conversion rates and helped clarify the clinical advantages of robotic platforms. Phan has also been instrumental in evaluating robotic minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, providing early, comprehensive synopses of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness that shaped subsequent practice. His work on hybrid coronary revascularization further demonstrates his commitment to evidence-based surgical innovation, systematically comparing hybrid approaches to conventional coronary artery bypass grafting. Through his prolific output—including papers on robotic colorectal surgery and hybrid revascularization—Phan has consistently challenged the surgical community to move beyond viewing robotics as a "fantastic toy" and instead evaluate its tangible benefits. His research remains essential reading for surgeons and trainees navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of robotic surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Systematic review of robotic minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.44 citations · 2013
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- 4Robot-assisted Hybrid Coronary Revascularisation: Systematic Review15 citations · 2015
- 5Robotic colorectal surgery: more than a fantastic toy?10 citations · 2018