Samuel Eisenstein
University of California San Diego, UC San Diego Health System
Papers
8
Total Citations
226
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About
Samuel Eisenstein is a leading colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the advancement of robotic surgery, surgical education, and minimally invasive techniques for complex gastrointestinal diseases. His major contributions include pioneering the use of robotic platforms for transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) and multiquadrant procedures like subtotal colectomy, demonstrating the feasibility and safety of fully intracorporeal anastomoses. His highly cited qualitative studies, such as "General surgery training in the era of robotic surgery" (62 citations), have reshaped how surgical educators understand the transition from bedside assistant to console surgeon, directly influencing training curricula. With over 200 combined citations, his work provides critical, programmatic insights into the long-term clinical and fiscal viability of robotic surgery programs, as evidenced by his 10-year institutional review (30 citations). Eisenstein’s research bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical implementation, making him a key voice in the evolution of modern colorectal surgery.
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- 4State-of-the-art surgery for ulcerative colitis30 citations · 2021
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- 8Ten-Year Review of Robotic Surgery at an Academic Medical Center3 citations · 2017