Raquel Gonzalez-Heredia
Papers
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Total Citations
401
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About
Dr. Raquel Gonzalez-Heredia is a leading figure in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a primary focus on bariatric and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures. Her research has been instrumental in advancing the application of robotic technology, particularly in the surgical management of obesity and complex liver and pancreatic diseases. Her most impactful work, a 2017 study with 120 citations, critically evaluated the financial implications of robotic liver surgery, providing essential data on clinical outcomes versus costs compared to open techniques. She has also made significant contributions to bariatric surgery, with highly cited papers on robotic sleeve gastrectomy for morbidly and super obese patients, and comparative studies of gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy for super-super obese individuals. Her work extends to refining complex techniques, including a standardized approach for robotic Whipple procedures and managing pancreatic stumps to reduce postoperative complications. With a portfolio of papers demonstrating her expertise in surgical technique evolution, learning curves, and outcomes for over 200 robotic gastric bypasses, Dr. Gonzalez-Heredia is recognized for pushing the boundaries of what is achievable with robotic assistance, even performing the first documented right donor nephrectomy in a patient with situs inversus. Her cumulative work, totaling over 400 citations, continues to shape best practices in robotic surgery.
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- 2Laparoscopic and Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Short- and Long-Term Results52 citations · 2014
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