Marina Gabrielle Epstein
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5
Total Citations
105
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About
Dr. Marina Gabrielle Epstein is a pioneering Brazilian surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, particularly in the realms of bariatrics, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures, and foregut surgery. Her research is defined by a rigorous focus on comparing innovative techniques—such as robotic and laparoscopic approaches—to improve patient outcomes, reduce morbidity, and assess cost-effectiveness. A landmark contribution is her comprehensive review of laparoscopic central pancreatectomy, a complex procedure for benign pancreatic tumors, which synthesized the limited global experience and remains a key reference with 42 citations. Dr. Epstein also conducted a pivotal comparative study on robotic versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity in Brazil (40 citations), demonstrating her commitment to evidence-based practice in a high-demand field. Her work extends to pioneering applications, including the first reported single-port robotic cholecystectomy in Brazil and the use of robotic surgery for complex hiatus hernias and pancreatic tumors. Through these contributions, Dr. Epstein has established herself as a leading authority in the safe and effective expansion of robotic surgery in South America.
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- 1Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy42 citations · 2013
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