Yu. V. Kulezneva

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Dr. Yu. V. Kulezneva is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex liver and bile duct cancers. Her primary research focus is the surgical management of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a notoriously difficult malignancy requiring intricate resection. Dr. Kulezneva’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted resections for this disease. In her landmark 2020 study, she provided one of the first comparative analyses of robot-assisted versus open approaches, showing that robotic surgery can achieve comparable immediate outcomes with potentially reduced morbidity. This work, cited 4 times, has helped establish a foundation for broader adoption of robotic techniques in hepatobiliary oncology. Her research addresses a critical gap in the literature, as minimally invasive radical surgery for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma remains in its early stages. By systematically evaluating her single-center experience, Dr. Kulezneva has provided essential evidence that robot-assisted resections are not only possible but viable alternatives to traditional open surgery. Her ongoing efforts continue to shape the evolution of surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options for these challenging tumors.