Siv Fonnes
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Total Citations
42
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About
Siv Fonnes is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in hernia repair and colorectal cancer surgery. Her major contributions include a landmark systematic review demonstrating that incisional hernia after cholecystectomy is rarer than previously thought, with a long-term incidence of just 1.4%—a finding that has informed postoperative surveillance guidelines. She has also shed light on underrecognized complications, such as erectile dysfunction following rectal cancer surgery, which her 2023 cohort study found affects over half of male patients, emphasizing the need for routine screening and patient counseling. With a growing body of work on robot-assisted groin hernia repair, Fonnes has critically examined its implementation, revealing that robotic techniques are predominantly used by specialized surgeons and may limit training opportunities for young surgeons. Her systematic review further identified spin—misleading interpretation of results—in the majority of studies on robotic hernia repair, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based surgery. With over 40 citations across her most-cited papers, Fonnes is a rising voice in surgical outcomes research, advocating for transparency, rigorous methodology, and patient-centered care.
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- 2Erectile Dysfunction Is Common after Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Cohort Study10 citations · 2023
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