R. Alikhanov

About

Dr. R. Alikhanov is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose work has advanced the field of minimally invasive liver surgery, particularly in Russia. His research focuses on comparing the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic and robot-assisted liver resections against traditional open procedures. A key contribution is his demonstration that robotic techniques can be applied to complex cases, such as radical resection for alveolar echinococcosis, a parasitic liver disease that is notoriously difficult to treat. His 2018 study on early and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive resections, with 6 citations, provides critical evidence supporting the adoption of these technologies in specialized centers. Additionally, his work on colorectal liver metastases (4 citations) confirms that minimally invasive approaches offer comparable short-term results to open surgery. Dr. Alikhanov’s achievements include performing some of the first robotic liver resections in Russia and contributing to the establishment of a dedicated hepatobiliary center in Moscow. His research is essential reading for surgeons seeking to understand the evolving role of robotics in complex liver surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Early and Long-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic and Robot-assisted Liver Resections. Specialized Center’s Experience

   6 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Radical Robot-Assisted Liver Resection for Alveolar Echinococcosis

   5 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Short-term results after minimally invasive and open liver resection for liver metastases of colorectal cancer: a single center experience

   4 citations · 2018

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