Papers
11
Total Citations
473
H-Index
7
About
Dr. Scott R. Steele is a leading colorectal surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the surgical management of complex inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor disorders. As the lead author of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' clinical practice guidelines, he has established the gold standard for treating Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse—guidelines that have collectively garnered over 395 citations and are used by surgeons worldwide. Beyond these landmark protocols, Dr. Steele is a pioneer in robotic colorectal surgery, having authored seminal works on the topic and performed some of the first endorobotic submucosal dissections (ERSD) using the Da Vinci SP platform. His early case series on this novel, organ-sparing technique for rectal neoplasms represents a significant leap forward in minimally invasive care. With a career dedicated to both establishing best practices and pushing the boundaries of surgical technology, Dr. Steele’s research directly improves patient outcomes and defines the future direction of his field.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Rectal Prolapse176 citations · 2017
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- 4Robotics in Colorectal Surgery23 citations · 2016
- 5The future of robotic instruments in colon and rectal surgery16 citations · 2016
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- 9Early Experience With Endorobotic Submucosal Dissection (ERSD)5 citations · 2024
- 10Implementation of Novel Robotic Systems in Colorectal Surgery3 citations · 2019