Papers
24
Total Citations
590
H-Index
16
About
Laurent Fourcade is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic surgery in children. His research focuses on demonstrating that minimally invasive robotic techniques are not only safe and feasible for even the smallest patients, but also offer superior outcomes for complex oncologic and urologic conditions. Fourcade’s landmark studies, including the first nationwide experience with robotic surgery for 100 pediatric tumors (52 citations), have established critical benchmarks for the field. He has shown that patient size does not affect surgical success (63 citations) and has provided essential blueprints for implementing successful robotic programs, as detailed in his highly cited guide on the subject (44 citations). His comparative work, such as evaluating robotic versus open partial nephrectomy (29 citations) and assessing different instrument sizes for small cavities (33 citations), provides crucial data for surgical decision-making. With multiple papers exceeding 30 citations, Fourcade’s contributions have been instrumental in expanding the boundaries of pediatric robotic surgery, proving its efficacy for thoracic procedures, complex pyeloplasty, and tumor resections, thereby shaping modern standards of care for children worldwide.
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- 3Assessment of paediatric thoracic robotic surgery50 citations · 2014
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- 7Comparison of 8 and 5 mm robotic instruments in small cavities33 citations · 2017
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- 10Partial nephrectomy for small children: Robot‐assisted versus open surgery29 citations · 2017