Konstantinos Giokas

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Konstantinos Giokas is a leading researcher in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on the development and control of miniature surgical robots. His work is pivotal in the era of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery, where he explores how modular mini-robots can serve as agile assistants within the abdominal cavity. Giokas’s major contributions include the in silico investigation of surgical interfaces for remotely controlling these miniature devices, addressing the critical challenge of managing their complex navigation and manipulation in confined spaces. His foundational 2014 paper on miniature surgical robots in NOTES and LESS has garnered 27 citations, establishing a key reference for robotic integration in scarless surgery. By combining computational modeling with surgical robotics, Giokas provides a blueprint for safer, more precise, and less invasive procedures, directly impacting the future of operating room technology. His work is essential reading for engineers and surgeons aiming to bridge the gap between robotic innovation and clinical application.

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1. 1
   Miniature Surgical Robots in the Era of NOTES and LESS

   27 citations · 2014
2. 2
   In Silico Investigation of a Surgical Interface for Remote Control of Modular Miniature Robots in Minimally Invasive Surgery

   9 citations · 2014

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