Papers
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Total Citations
441
H-Index
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About
Leandro Totti Cavazzola is a Brazilian surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, and abdominal wall reconstruction. He has emerged as a leading voice in the advancement of robotic surgery across Latin America, contributing foundational technical guidelines and early national experiences that have shaped regional surgical practice. His most cited work, "Ten Golden Rules for a Safe MIS Inguinal Hernia Repair" (2020, 116 citations), established a landmark anatomical framework guiding safer hernia procedures globally. Cavazzola has been instrumental in pioneering robotic techniques for complex abdominal wall defects, including Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR) and extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) repairs, demonstrating their feasibility in challenging clinical settings. His research also addresses the practical realities of implementing robotic surgery in public Latin American hospitals and the critical need for standardized training and certification — work that has directly influenced Brazilian Medical Association policy. With publications examining robotic prostatectomy combined with hernia repair and single-site bilateral inguinal approaches, Cavazzola's cumulative body of work reflects both technical innovation and a deep commitment to surgical education, safety, and equitable access to advanced surgical care.
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- 2Robotic assisted eTEP ventral hernia repair: Brazilian early experience48 citations · 2020
- 3ROBOTIC ASSISTED SINGLE SITE FOR BILATERAL INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR34 citations · 2016
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- 5Robotic surgery in public hospitals of Latin-America: a castle of sand?27 citations · 2018
- 6Critical view of robotic-assisted transverse abdominal release (r-TAR)27 citations · 2021
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