Papers
28
Total Citations
1,307
H-Index
17
About
Robert P. Sutcliffe is a leading surgical oncologist whose research sits at the forefront of minimally invasive hepatopancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches for pancreatic and liver conditions. His landmark 2017 DIPLOMA study, now amassing over 280 citations, established critical benchmarks for oncological outcomes in minimally invasive versus open distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, helping reshape surgical decision-making worldwide. Sutcliffe has since extended this comparative work across multiple international, multicenter studies examining robotic versus laparoscopic techniques for distal pancreatectomy and complex liver resections — including right, left, and extended hepatectomies — contributing to a cumulative body of work exceeding 900 citations across his most influential papers alone. His 2020 systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open hepatectomy has become an essential reference in the field. Through rigorous propensity score-matched analyses and international collaborations, Sutcliffe has consistently advanced evidence-based understanding of when and why minimally invasive surgery offers meaningful clinical advantages, making his work indispensable reading for surgeons and trainees navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of hepatopancreatic oncology.
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- 2Robotic <i>versus</i> laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: multicentre analysis121 citations · 2021
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- 5Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection in Various Settings76 citations · 2024
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