Leo Buehler
Papers
9
Total Citations
373
H-Index
8
About
Dr. Leo Buehler is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive general and bariatric surgery. His research focuses on the clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and technical evolution of robotic platforms—from the da Vinci Si to the Xi Surgical System—across a spectrum of procedures. Dr. Buehler has made landmark contributions by providing rigorous, case-matched comparisons that demonstrate the advantages of robotic assistance in complex operations, including liver resections and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. His influential 2017 review on robotic bariatric surgery (90 citations) remains a cornerstone reference for surgeons adopting these techniques. Notably, his work on robotic single-site cholecystectomy and intraoperative leak testing with methylene blue and indocyanine green has advanced both surgical safety and patient outcomes. With over 370 total citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Buehler is recognized for bridging the gap between innovation and real-world clinical practice, particularly through his analyses of hospital costs and reimbursement in the Swiss health care system. His research continues to guide the next generation of surgeons in the safe, effective integration of robotics into general surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic bariatric surgery: A general review of the current status90 citations · 2017
- 2Robotic general surgery: current practice, evidence, and perspective55 citations · 2015
- 3Robotic versus open liver resections: A case‐matched comparison54 citations · 2017
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- 5Robotic single‐site cholecystectomy40 citations · 2013
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