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About
Ram Elazary is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques, particularly in gastrointestinal and hernia surgery. His major contributions include the first worldwide case series of robotic inguinal hernia repair using the novel Hugo RAS system, a modular robotic platform that enhances surgical flexibility and range of motion. He also reported the first worldwide robotic Heller’s myotomy using this system, demonstrating its applicability in esophageal motility disorders. Elazary’s earlier work includes a highly cited study on robotic-assisted enucleation of large esophageal leiomyomas, which remains a key reference in the field (28 citations). He has also innovated surgical instrumentation, developing a novel totally internal laparoscopic liver retractor to improve retraction capabilities during minimally invasive procedures. His practical contributions extend to optimizing surgical workflow, as seen in his simple technique to improve docking time in robotic surgery (6 citations). With a focus on translating cutting-edge technology into clinical practice, Elazary’s research has shaped the adoption of next-generation robotic platforms, offering safer, more efficient surgical options for patients worldwide.
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- 4A Novel Totally Internal Laparoscopic Liver Retractor7 citations · 2013
- 5A simple technique to improve docking time in robotic surgery6 citations · 2024