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About
S. Caruso is a leading surgical oncologist whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery. His work focuses on comparing open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted gastrectomy techniques, with a particular emphasis on optimizing D2 lymph node dissection and reconstruction methods. Caruso’s landmark 2011 case-control study (83 citations) provided critical early evidence that robot-assisted gastric resection could match the oncologic outcomes of traditional open surgery while offering improved recovery. He subsequently authored a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis (2017, 27 citations) that synthesized global evidence on robot-assisted versus open gastrectomy, helping to establish the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches. Beyond gastric cancer, Caruso has explored the potential of robotics in liver resection, publishing influential work on minimally invasive hepatic surgery (2018, 8 citations). His technical innovations include developing a novel robot-assisted Billroth-I reconstruction technique (2018, 5 citations), which addressed one of the most challenging aspects of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy. With over 190 cumulative citations, Caruso’s research has been instrumental in demonstrating that robotic surgery can achieve the oncologic rigor of open procedures while delivering the benefits of minimally invasive approaches.
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- 4Robot-assisted laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer11 citations · 2017
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