Sophoclis P. Alexopoulos

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

61

H-Index

2

About

Sophoclis P. Alexopoulos is a leading voice in hepatobiliary surgery, with a focused research agenda on advancing minimally invasive techniques for liver resection and transplantation. His work critically evaluates the comparative effectiveness of open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, providing the surgical community with high-quality, evidence-based guidance. Dr. Alexopoulos’s most-cited contributions include a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the economic analysis of open versus laparoscopic versus robotic hepatectomy (37 citations), which offers crucial data for cost-conscious clinical decision-making. He further clarified the value of minimally invasive surgery in the living donor setting with a landmark meta-analysis comparing open, laparoscopy-assisted, pure laparoscopic, and robotic living donor hepatectomy (24 citations). This work directly addresses the unresolved question of optimal donor outcomes, helping to shape safer, less invasive protocols for live liver donation. By synthesizing global evidence, Dr. Alexopoulos has established himself as a key figure in the shift toward precision, patient-centered hepatobiliary surgery.

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H-Index
2
Papers
61
Total Citations
31
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Economic analysis of open versus laparoscopic versus robotic hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
37 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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