Thiago Nogueira Costa
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About
Thiago Nogueira Costa is a Brazilian surgical researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive hernia repair, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robotic surgery compares to conventional laparoscopic approaches in both clinical outcomes and economic viability, especially within the context of Brazil's public healthcare system. Costa's most influential work introduced robotic eTEP (enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal) ventral hernia repair to Brazilian practice, accumulating 48 citations and establishing an important early benchmark for the technique in Latin America. Building on this foundation, he led a randomized controlled trial comparing robotic-assisted and laparoscopic incisional hernia repair following oncologic surgery — a particularly complex patient population — generating valuable short- and long-term outcome data that has drawn 20 citations. His cost-analysis studies further address a critical and often overlooked dimension of surgical innovation, examining the real financial implications of adopting robotic programs in resource-constrained public institutions. With over 80 citations across his key publications, Costa has emerged as a rigorous and practically minded voice in hernia surgery research, helping surgeons and healthcare administrators navigate the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted procedures with evidence-based clarity.
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- 1Robotic assisted eTEP ventral hernia repair: Brazilian early experience48 citations · 2020
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