Michael Thomaschewski
University of Lübeck, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum Lübeck
Papers
9
Total Citations
69
H-Index
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About
Dr. Michael Thomaschewski is a pioneering visceral surgeon whose work centers on advancing **robotic-assisted surgery (RAS)** and **minimally invasive techniques** for complex upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures. His major contributions include the conception and prospective multicentric validation of the **RoSTraC (Robotic Surgery Training Curriculum)** —a structured, stepwise program to train surgical residents from simulation through laboratory practice to the operating room, addressing a critical gap in surgical education. He has also developed a standardized approach to **robot-assisted pancreatic surgery**, including a modified Appleby operation for neoadjuvant-treated pancreatic cancer, and has been instrumental in establishing a national German curriculum for minimally invasive and robotic surgery via a modified Delphi consensus (GeRMIQ). With over **60 cumulative citations**, his work is shaping how robotic surgery is taught and performed. Notably, he performed the first description of a **transhiatal esophagectomy** using the novel Hugo RAS system for esophageal cancer, showcasing his role in evaluating emerging technologies. Dr. Thomaschewski’s research bridges surgical innovation, rigorous training, and clinical translation, making him a key figure in the future of robotic visceral surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Is there any role for minimally invasive surgery in NET?16 citations · 2017
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- 4Robotergestützte Bauchspeicheldrüsenchirurgie7 citations · 2020
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