Michael Wood

Harper University Hospital, Wayne State University

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Dr. Michael Wood is a bariatric surgeon whose research focuses on the comparative effectiveness and evolving adoption of robotic versus traditional laparoscopic techniques in metabolic surgery. His most cited work, a 2013 study comparing outcomes between laparoscopic and totally robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures (15 citations), provided early, critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches in a field dominated by minimally invasive laparoscopy. Building on this, Dr. Wood’s more recent investigation (2022, 5 citations) examined surgeon-specific trends in robotic bariatric surgery utilization from 2010 to 2019. This study uniquely addressed a pressing clinical question: whether surgeons with advanced laparoscopic skills are likely to adopt or abandon robotic techniques. By leveraging a statewide bariatric data registry, his work offers valuable insights into real-world practice patterns and the factors influencing technological adoption. Dr. Wood’s contributions are particularly impactful for surgeons and policymakers navigating the integration of robotics into established surgical workflows, helping to define the future landscape of bariatric care.