Papers
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Total Citations
357
H-Index
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About
Dr. M. Konstantinidis is a pioneering surgeon whose research centers on the evolution and application of robotic surgery, spanning autonomous systems, emergency settings, and complex oncologic resections. His landmark 2011 review on autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic surgical systems (317 citations) established a foundational framework for understanding how robotic platforms can enhance precision and tissue-damage avoidance, moving from experimental to clinical realms. Dr. Konstantinidis has also advanced practical techniques, including preoperative tumor marking with indocyanine green (ICG) for minimally invasive colorectal cancer, demonstrating improved safety and efficacy in robotic resections. His work on robotic surgery in emergency settings—exemplified by the international ROEM study—addresses a critical gap, challenging the traditional elective-only paradigm. Notable achievements include the first reported robotic removal of a broken scalpel blade following discectomy and successful robotic resection of a giant retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, showcasing the platform’s versatility in high-stakes scenarios. With multiple papers accumulating significant citations and a focus on translating innovation into clinical practice, Dr. Konstantinidis is a leading voice in the global evolution of robotic-assisted surgery.
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- 2Robot‐Assisted Removal of a Broken Scalpel Blade following Discectomy7 citations · 2019
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- 7Evolution of robot-assisted general surgery in Greece and Cyprus3 citations · 2018
- 8Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair2 citations · 2018
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