Peter Angelos
Papers
7
Total Citations
82
H-Index
7
About
Peter Angelos is a leading voice in endocrine surgery and the ethics of surgical innovation. His research focuses on thyroid and parathyroid disease, particularly the evolution of minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Angelos has made major contributions by critically evaluating the definitions, costs, and ethical implications of new surgical technologies. His most-cited work, “What’s in a Name?: Providing Clarity in the Definition of Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy” (22 citations), addresses the confusion surrounding surgical terminology, directly impacting clinical practice and patient communication. He has also published influential papers on the justification of robotic approaches for surgeons (17 citations) and the ethics of informed consent in robotic surgery (8 citations). As a member of the American Board of Surgery, his statement on assessment and robotic surgery (10 citations) has shaped professional standards. Angelos’s work consistently challenges the field to balance innovation with patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and ethical responsibility, making him a key figure in modern surgical thought.
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- 2Can robotic approaches be justified for the benefit of surgeons?17 citations · 2016
- 3American Board of Surgery Statement on Assessment and Robotic Surgery10 citations · 2020
- 4Distant-Access Robotic Thyroidectomy—Is It Worth the Cost?9 citations · 2020
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- 7Chapter 21 SURGERY OF THE THYROID8 citations · 2015