Mariana Flaifel
St George's, University of London, Royal Surrey County Hospital
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About
Mariana Flaifel is a leading voice in the advancement of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted techniques and perioperative care. Her major contributions lie in rigorously evaluating the comparative effectiveness of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches, particularly for complex conditions like Crohn’s disease. Her landmark meta-analysis, the first of its kind, demonstrated that robotic ileocolic resection offers significant advantages over traditional methods, directly guiding surgical decision-making to improve patient outcomes. This pivotal work has already garnered 6 citations since its 2025 publication. Further showcasing her impact, Flaifel led a large multicenter retrospective study of over 5,500 patients, which clarified the synergistic effect of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols across all surgical platforms, a finding that is reshaping postoperative care standards. Her research is not only highly cited but is also immediately translational, providing the evidence base needed to optimize surgical strategies and recovery pathways for colorectal patients worldwide.
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