Papers
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Total Citations
189
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About
Sergio Huerta is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive approaches to abdominal wall and gastrointestinal surgery. His most significant contributions center on comparing outcomes across open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques for inguinal hernia repair and cholecystectomy. His landmark 2019 study on inguinal hernia repair outcomes, cited 77 times, provides critical data on predictors of complications across all three surgical modalities. Huerta has also produced the most comprehensive review of mesh migration after hernia repair (46 citations), a key safety concern in hernia surgery. His systematic review on 21st-century inguinal hernia management (2025) traces the evolution from watchful waiting to robotic repair, offering valuable perspective on current best practices. Beyond hernia surgery, Huerta has analyzed outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy in veteran patients and compared surgical approaches for colectomies. His work consistently addresses the practical question of which patients benefit most from which surgical technique, helping surgeons make evidence-based decisions. With over 180 citations across his most influential papers, Huerta’s research is essential reading for surgeons navigating the expanding options in minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
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- 2Mesh migration following abdominal hernia repair: a comprehensive review46 citations · 2019
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