Sami Alasari

About

Dr. Sami Alasari is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His research has been instrumental in comparing the efficacy of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for complex procedures, such as coloanal anastomosis and anterior resection for rectal and sigmoid colon cancers. His most cited work, a 2013 study on robotic versus laparoscopic coloanal anastomosis (111 citations), along with a 2012 comparative study on long-term oncologic outcomes (90 citations), has provided crucial evidence supporting the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery in colorectal oncology. Dr. Alasari also authored a comprehensive systematic review on robotic colorectal surgery (83 citations), which has served as a foundational resource for the field. Beyond oncology, he has explored the application of minimally invasive techniques in high-risk populations, such as kidney transplant recipients, and has contributed to the emerging area of robotic single-port surgery. Through his rigorous comparative studies and reviews, Dr. Alasari has significantly shaped the evidence base that guides modern colorectal surgical practice.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic versus laparoscopic coloanal anastomosis with or without intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer

   111 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Robotic versus laparoscopic anterior resection of sigmoid colon cancer: comparative study of long-term oncologic outcomes

   90 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Robotic Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review

   83 citations · 2012
4. 4
   Minimally Invasive Colorectal Resection in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Technical Tips, Short- and Long-Term Outcomes

   4 citations · 2014
5. 5
   Robotic Single Port Colorectal Surgery

   2 citations · 2013

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