Leonardo Claros

St. Luke's University Health Network

Papers

4

Total Citations

133

H-Index

4

About

Dr. Leonardo Claros is a leading figure in bariatric and metabolic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted approaches. His major contributions center on demonstrating the tangible benefits of robotic technology in weight-loss procedures, particularly for complex patient populations. His landmark 2020 study established that robotic-assisted revisional bariatric surgery significantly shortens hospital stays (42 citations), while his cost analysis provided crucial economic insights, showing that robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can be financially viable in academic centers (38 citations). Dr. Claros’s work with the MBSAQIP database has been transformative; his 2018 analysis revealed improving outcomes for robotic gastric bypass (37 citations), and he authored the first report on robotic bariatric surgery outcomes in super-obese patients (16 citations). By combining clinical efficacy with health economics, Dr. Claros has advanced the evidence base for minimally invasive bariatric care, making a compelling case for broader adoption of robotic techniques in metabolic surgery.

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H-Index
4
Papers
133
Total Citations
33
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic-Assisted Surgery Results in a Shorter Hospital Stay Following Revisional Bariatric Surgery
42 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: St. Luke's University Health Network

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