Vasileios Theocharidis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Papers

Total Citations

230

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About

Vasileios Theocharidis is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive and robotic bariatric and adrenal surgery. His research centers on comparing the clinical outcomes of robotic-assisted techniques against traditional laparoscopic approaches, with a focus on optimizing patient safety and procedural efficacy. His major contributions include two landmark meta-analyses that have shaped surgical decision-making. His 2016 study on adrenalectomy (126 citations) systematically evaluated the debated benefits of robotic versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy, providing crucial evidence on operative outcomes. Similarly, his 2015 meta-analysis on Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (104 citations) offered a rigorous comparison of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for this common bariatric procedure. Through these high-impact systematic reviews, Theocharidis has helped clarify the relative advantages of robotic surgery, influencing clinical guidelines and training protocols. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking evidence-based insights into the evolving landscape of robotic-assisted surgery.