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About
Dr. Tiago Leal Ghezzi is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the modern understanding of robotic surgery, particularly in the treatment of colorectal cancer. His landmark review, "30 Years of Robotic Surgery" (457 citations), provides a definitive historical and conceptual framework for the field, tracing its evolution from ancient imagination to a cornerstone of modern medicine. Dr. Ghezzi’s major contributions lie in demonstrating the tangible benefits of robotic platforms over traditional open and laparoscopic approaches. His highly cited work (186 citations) on robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer was among the first to prospectively show that the robotic approach can significantly preserve sexual and urinary functions, directly improving patients' quality of life. He has further validated these outcomes through comparative studies on short- and long-term results (58 citations) and reduced operative blood loss (33 citations). Dr. Ghezzi has also advanced the application of robotics to right hemicolectomy (34 citations) and is a leader in training and adoption, as evidenced by his recent work on the state of robotic colorectal surgery in Brazil. His research provides the critical evidence that has helped drive the global shift toward minimally invasive, robot-assisted colorectal procedures.
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- 130 Years of Robotic Surgery457 citations · 2016
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