Vasilena Zheleva

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Vasilena Zheleva is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery. Her primary research focus lies in the advancement of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex liver and pancreatic procedures, with a particular emphasis on multivisceral resections. Her landmark study, "Multivisceral robotic liver surgery: feasible and safe" (2019), has garnered 14 citations and stands as a cornerstone in the field, demonstrating that robotic platforms can safely extend the boundaries of traditional liver surgery to include simultaneous resection of adjacent organs. This work has provided critical evidence that robotic multivisceral approaches are not only viable but can offer patients reduced morbidity and faster recovery compared to open surgery. Beyond this, Dr. Zheleva has contributed to the broader discourse on surgical innovation, exploring the integration of new technologies into clinical practice. Her research, while still accumulating citations, is already influencing surgical protocols and training curricula, marking her as a rising authority in the safe expansion of robotic surgery’s frontiers.