About

Martin Bolli is a visceral surgeon whose research sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on comparing emerging robotic platforms against established laparoscopic techniques across a broad spectrum of complex abdominal and thoracic procedures. Working primarily within a single high-volume center, Bolli has produced a compelling body of comparative evidence spanning esophageal cancer surgery, colorectal resection, achalasia treatment, hiatal hernia repair, pancreatic surgery, and inguinal hernia repair. His most cited work includes a prospective study on robotic versus laparoscopic repair of complete upside-down stomach hernias (21 citations) and a large cohort analysis of 683 patients undergoing left-sided colectomies (18 citations), both of which have informed surgical decision-making internationally. His investigations into hybrid robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy — examining postoperative complications, anastomotic techniques, and long-term quality of life — represent a notable longitudinal contribution to esophageal oncology. With an accumulating citation record exceeding 99 across his top publications, Bolli's rigorous single-center methodology provides clinically grounded benchmarks that help guide the adoption of robotic surgery in everyday surgical practice.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-assisted vs. laparoscopic repair of complete upside-down stomach hiatal hernia (the RATHER-study): a prospective comparative single center study
21 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (6 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 36
🏛 Institutions: St. Claraspital, University Hospital of Basel, Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases, St Clara Hospital

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