Markus Rheinwald
Intuitive Surgical (United States), Intuitive Surgical (Switzerland)
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About
Markus Rheinwald is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on expanding the capabilities of single-port platforms. His research centers on developing novel, less invasive approaches for complex procedures in colorectal surgery, head and neck oncology, and endocrine surgery. A major contribution is his preclinical work demonstrating the feasibility of the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system for transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME), a technically demanding procedure for rectal cancer, which has garnered 39 citations. He has also introduced the robotic-assisted extended “Sistrunk” approach (RESA) for accessing the larynx, hypopharynx, and neck lymphatics, and explored remote-access thyroidectomy via presternal and submental routes. By systematically validating these techniques in cadaveric models, Rheinwald is laying the groundwork for clinical adoption, aiming to reduce surgical trauma and improve patient recovery. His work is highly influential in the field of surgical innovation, directly shaping the future of scarless and ultra-minimally invasive surgery.
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