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Total Citations
501
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About
Dr. Shih-Chin Chen is a pioneering pancreatic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic pancreatic surgery. Based at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, his research focuses on the technical feasibility, oncological safety, and comparative outcomes of robotic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy (the Whipple procedure) and distal pancreatectomy. Dr. Chen’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic approaches can achieve equivalent or superior perioperative outcomes—such as reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays—while maintaining rigorous oncological standards, including in challenging scenarios like vascular resection. His landmark 2018 study comparing robotic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy with a modified Blumgart pancreaticojejunostomy has garnered 118 citations, and his work on learning curves (92 citations) has provided essential guidance for surgeons adopting these complex techniques. Dr. Chen has also published seminal papers on mesopancreas dissection, chyle leakage, and delayed gastric emptying, collectively shaping best practices in robotic pancreatic surgery. With over 400 total citations, his research has been instrumental in establishing robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy as a safe, effective alternative to open surgery for pancreatic head cancer and periampullary lesions, influencing surgical protocols worldwide.
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- 4Mesopancreas level 3 dissection in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy28 citations · 2020
- 5Chyle leakage after robotic and open pancreaticoduodenectomy24 citations · 2020
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- 10Risk factors for delayed gastric emptying in pancreaticoduodenectomy12 citations · 2022