Steven D. Schwaitzberg
University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Cambridge Health Alliance
Papers
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Total Citations
180
H-Index
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About
Steven D. Schwaitzberg is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His research centers on the clinical adoption, economic viability, and ethical implications of surgical robotics, with a particular focus on procedures like cholecystectomy and sleeve gastrectomy. Schwaitzberg’s major contributions include critically evaluating the real-world outcomes and costs of robot-assisted surgery, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2019 paper on finding value in robotic surgery (68 citations) and his financial modeling of robotic systems for outpatient procedures. He has also advanced surgical visualization through work on laser speckle contrast imaging for real-time tissue perfusion. Notably, Schwaitzberg co-authored the influential 2007 SAGES-MIRA Consensus Document on Robotic Surgery, a foundational text that helped establish standards in the field. His recent work on conflict-of-interest disclosure and industry payments (2022, 2025) highlights his commitment to transparency and ethical practice. With over 30,000 citations across his career, Schwaitzberg’s research continues to guide surgeons, policymakers, and hospital administrators in navigating the complex landscape of surgical innovation.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic surgery: finding value in 2019 and beyond68 citations · 2019
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- 10Modeling Patients for Optimized Port Placement in Robot-Assisted Surgery3 citations · 2012