Manuel Pascual
Papers
4
Total Citations
40
H-Index
3
About
Manuel Pascual is a leading figure in kidney transplantation, whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and improving graft preservation. His most impactful work centers on the comparative analysis of robotic-assisted versus hand-assisted laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, demonstrating that robotic approaches offer superior precision and a reduced learning curve without compromising warm ischemia time. This key study, with 25 citations, has helped shape modern donor surgery protocols. Pascual has also pioneered the development of an intra-abdominal cooling device designed to mitigate the harmful effects of second warm ischemia during open kidney transplantation—a critical innovation for deceased donor grafts. His preclinical work in pigs, cited 9 and 4 times, provides foundational evidence for a device that could significantly reduce post-operative renal dysfunction. Through these contributions, Pascual has directly addressed two major challenges in transplantation: optimizing live donor recovery and protecting the kidney during implantation. His research not only advances surgical practice but also holds promise for improving outcomes for patients awaiting life-saving transplants.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4