Timothy H. Mungroop

Papers

Total Citations

195

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About

Timothy H. Mungroop is a leading surgical researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes in pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on risk stratification and minimally invasive techniques. His most impactful contribution is the development and validation of the **Updated Alternative Fistula Risk Score (ua-FRS)**, a landmark study published in 2019 that has garnered 195 citations. This work refined the original a-FRS to specifically account for the unique challenges of minimally invasive pancreatoduodenectomy (MIPD), providing surgeons with a more accurate tool to predict and mitigate the risk of postoperative pancreatic fistula—a devastating complication. By analyzing a large pan-European cohort, Mungroop demonstrated that MIPD may carry an elevated fistula risk, directly informing safer surgical decision-making. His research bridges the gap between traditional open surgery and modern minimally invasive approaches, offering evidence-based guidance for patient selection and perioperative care. Mungroop’s work has been instrumental in advancing the safety and precision of pancreatic surgery, making him a key figure in the field of hepatopancreatobiliary research.