Papers
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Total Citations
70
H-Index
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About
Dr. Marcus Bahra is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and gastrointestinal surgery. His major contributions include developing the A-OSATS score—a validated, objective tool for assessing technical skills in linear-stapled, hand-sewn intestinal anastomoses (19 citations)—which sets a new standard for surgical training and quality assurance. He has also been instrumental in evaluating the implementation and learning curves of robotic assistance in complex pancreatic surgeries, as demonstrated in his studies on the first 101 consecutive robotic pancreatic cases (14 citations) and multicenter analyses comparing laparoscopic, robotic, and open distal pancreatectomy (13 citations). Dr. Bahra’s work extends to esophageal cancer, where his propensity score matching analysis of minimally invasive versus open Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy (9 citations) provides critical evidence on postoperative outcomes and long-term survival. Additionally, his research on surgical strategies for combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (9 citations) addresses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in rare liver tumors. With a focus on safely integrating new technologies into clinical practice, Dr. Bahra’s cumulative impact—evidenced by over 70 citations across his key papers—positions him as a leading voice in modern surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes.
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