Papers

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Total Citations

240

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About

Mark C. Wilson is a leading surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness and cost-efficiency of robotic-assisted surgery. His major contributions lie in systematically evaluating how robotic platforms perform against traditional laparoscopic and open approaches across multiple surgical disciplines. His most-cited paper, a 2021 comparison of robot-assisted, video-assisted, and open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer (90 citations), provides critical evidence for surgeons navigating the rapid adoption of RAMIE. Wilson has also conducted pivotal systematic reviews on robot-assisted cholecystectomy (67 citations) and robotic ventral hernia repair (44 citations), consistently assessing both clinical outcomes and economic impact. His work on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (27 citations) and inguinal hernia repair (12 citations) further demonstrates his comprehensive approach to surgical technology assessment. By synthesizing perioperative, long-term, and cost data, Wilson helps define the true value of robotic surgery, guiding evidence-based adoption. His research is essential reading for surgeons, health policy makers, and trainees seeking to understand where robotics offers genuine advantage—and where it may not.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Robot-Assisted, Video-Assisted, and Open Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
90 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

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