R. S. Dugarova

National Medical Research Center of Surgery named after A. Vishnevsky

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R. S. Dugarova is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges minimally invasive techniques and complex endocrine surgery. Her primary research focuses on advanced laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures for splenic and pancreatic pathologies, with a particular emphasis on rare neuroendocrine tumors. In her landmark 2015 study on nonparasitic spleen cysts, Dugarova demonstrated that robot-assisted partial splenectomy achieves significantly lower blood loss than conventional laparoscopy, while maintaining comparable operative times—a finding that has garnered 14 citations and influenced organ-preserving surgical protocols. She has also made substantial contributions to the management of organic hyperinsulinism, analyzing 42 patients with insulinoma and nesidioblastosis to refine both radiological diagnostics and surgical treatment strategies (7 citations). Notably, her 2019 work on proinsulin-secreting pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, drawn from a cohort of 177 patients, represents one of the largest single-center experiences with these exceedingly rare neoplasms, offering critical insights into their diagnosis and management. Through her meticulous comparative studies and focus on rare disease entities, Dugarova has advanced the frontiers of minimally invasive endocrine surgery, providing evidence that shapes modern clinical practice.