Vladan Obradovic

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Dr. Vladan Obradovic is a leading voice in bariatric surgery, with a focused research agenda on the critical evaluation of robotic versus traditional surgical approaches. His work rigorously examines the justification, efficiency, and economic drivers of robotic bariatric procedures. A landmark study, "Is Robotic Revisional Bariatric Surgery Justified? An MBSAQIP Analysis" (2022, 12 citations), provides a data-driven assessment of outcomes, challenging assumptions about robotic superiority. Dr. Obradovic further investigates the intersection of technology and finance in "Robotics, money and research: is data or physician payments driving robotic bariatric surgery literature?" (2024, 5 citations), probing the integrity of surgical research. His most recent contribution, "The longitudinal inefficiency of robotic bariatric surgery..." (2025, 3 citations), argues compellingly that robotic procedures consistently take longer, even beyond the learning curve. Through these impactful analyses, Dr. Obradovic is a crucial, evidence-based critic in the field, pushing for transparency and efficiency in surgical innovation.

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1. 1
   Is Robotic Revisional Bariatric Surgery Justified? An MBSAQIP Analysis

   12 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Robotics, money and research: is data or physician payments driving robotic bariatric surgery literature?

   5 citations · 2024
3. 3
   The longitudinal inefficiency of robotic bariatric surgery: can we finally agree we are over the learning curve and robotic bariatric surgery just takes longer?

   3 citations · 2025

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