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Total Citations
267
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About
T. Villemagne is a leading figure in pediatric robotic surgery, whose work has fundamentally advanced the application of minimally invasive techniques in children. Their research focuses on establishing the safety, efficacy, and learning curves of robot-assisted procedures for complex congenital and urological conditions. A key contribution is demonstrating that robotic surgery is feasible and successful regardless of a child's size, with their landmark 2014 study (63 citations) showing that weight under 15 kg does not compromise outcomes. Villemagne has also pioneered the use of robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) in pediatrics, providing some of the earliest evidence for its safety in a field where data was scarce (50 citations). Their work on the learning curve for robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (34 citations) is instrumental for training, and they have rigorously compared robotic approaches to traditional open surgery, notably showing superior outcomes in partial nephrectomies for small children (29 citations). With a portfolio of highly cited papers, Villemagne’s research continues to shape best practices, making robotic surgery a safer, more accessible option for the youngest patients.
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- 2Assessment of paediatric thoracic robotic surgery50 citations · 2014
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- 5Partial nephrectomy for small children: Robot‐assisted versus open surgery29 citations · 2017
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- 8Current perspectives in robot-assisted surgery17 citations · 2018