Papers
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Total Citations
1,268
H-Index
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About
Patricio M. Polanco is a distinguished surgical researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the field of minimally invasive pancreatic and colorectal surgery. His research focuses on robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, surgical education, and evidence-based guidelines for complex abdominal procedures. Polanco's most influential contribution — the 2019 Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection, which has accumulated nearly 480 citations — established the first rigorous, externally validated framework for standardizing these technically demanding procedures globally. His early groundbreaking work analyzing the learning curve for robotic distal pancreatectomy across 100 consecutive cases (193 citations) provided the surgical community with critical benchmarks for competency and safety. Through multiple comparative studies pitting robotic against laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, Polanco has helped clarify oncological and perioperative outcomes that now guide surgeon decision-making worldwide. His more recent work extends into robotic colorectal surgery and innovative surgical training, including a widely cited mastery-based virtual reality platform designed to accelerate resident competency. Collectively, with over 1,000 citations across his top publications, Polanco stands as a leading voice in advancing minimally invasive surgery through rigorous, patient-centered evidence.
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- 3Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy: a NSQIP Analysis94 citations · 2017
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