Papers
18
Total Citations
536
H-Index
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About
Matthias Biebl is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive visceral surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques for complex oncological procedures. His research centers on the evolution and standardization of robotic surgery for upper gastrointestinal and colorectal malignancies, notably esophageal and rectal cancers. Biebl has made seminal contributions to the field by spearheading international efforts to establish standardized protocols and training curricula for robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE), including a landmark Delphi consensus study. His work provides critical comparative data, such as a single-center analysis of 600 consecutive patients demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic versus laparoscopic liver surgery, and a comparison of robotic low anterior resection with transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. With his most-cited paper, a historical overview of laparoscopy, accumulating over 150 citations, Biebl’s research is highly influential. He has also led multicenter registry trials, including the German da Vinci Xi registry, which validate and refine robotic techniques, helping to shape the future of minimally invasive pancreatic and esophageal surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1The Development of Laparoscopy—A Historical Overview150 citations · 2021
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- 5Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery—will robotic surgery be the future?31 citations · 2021
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