About

Mark D. Girgis is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in oncology and general surgery. His major contributions center on evaluating whether robotic approaches improve clinical outcomes and reduce perioperative morbidity compared to traditional open and laparoscopic techniques. His most cited paper, a 2021 study comparing robot-assisted, video-assisted, and open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer (90 citations), is pivotal in guiding surgical decision-making. He has also demonstrated that robotic pancreatic resections are not inferior to open surgery for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (82 citations), and that the robotic approach mitigates perioperative morbidity in obese patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (73 citations). His systematic reviews on robot-assisted cholecystectomy (67 citations) and ventral hernia repair (44 citations) provide comprehensive evidence on clinical outcomes and costs. Girgis’s work, including studies within the Veterans Health Administration, has directly shaped the adoption and evaluation of robotic surgery, offering surgeons and patients critical data on safety, efficacy, and value.

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H-Index
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Total Citations
32
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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: 69
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, UPMC Health System, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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