Papers
6
Total Citations
138
H-Index
5
About
Victor Maciel is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has significantly advanced minimally invasive approaches to complex gastrointestinal diseases. His work centers on the comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, particularly for diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, and hernia repair. Maciel’s landmark study on colovesical fistulas, a severe complication of diverticulitis, demonstrated the superiority of robotic over laparoscopic management, earning 55 citations and reshaping surgical protocols. He further established benchmarks in colorectal surgery through his single-surgeon comparison of laparoscopic versus robotic right colectomy (38 citations), highlighting improved outcomes with robotic precision. His innovative application of robotic technology extends to parastomal hernia repair with the retro-rectus technique (23 citations) and the use of self-expanding metallic stents as a bridge to minimally invasive surgery for acute colorectal obstruction (14 citations), reducing emergency mortality risks. Most recently, Maciel has explored the robotic NICE procedure for diverticulitis and compared intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis in right colectomy, pushing the boundaries of surgical refinement. With over 138 cumulative citations, his work consistently emphasizes patient safety, reduced recovery times, and technical reproducibility, making him a leading voice in the evolution of robotic colorectal surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Laparoscopic versus robotic right colectomy: a single surgeon’s experience38 citations · 2011
- 3Robotic retro-rectus repair of parastomal hernias23 citations · 2018
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- 6Intracorporeal vs Extracorporeal Anastomosis for Right Colectomy2 citations · 2023