Karsten Kaiser
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5
Total Citations
25
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About
Karsten Kaiser is a surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive hernia repair, with a particular focus on comparing robotic and laparoscopic techniques. His major contributions include leading the ROLAIS trial, a landmark randomized clinical trial that directly compares robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) and laparoscopic TAPP inguinal hernia repair. This work, published in 2025, has already garnered 14 citations, demonstrating its immediate impact on the field. Kaiser’s research extends beyond clinical outcomes to include rigorous economic evaluations of robotic ventral hernia repair, addressing the critical question of cost-effectiveness in modern surgery. His scoping review on costing methodologies provides a foundational framework for future health economic analyses. Additionally, Kaiser has investigated the role of dexamethasone in modulating surgical stress response during laparoscopic procedures, contributing to perioperative optimization. Through his methodical approach—from study protocols to randomized trials and economic analyses—Kaiser is helping surgeons and healthcare systems make evidence-based decisions about adopting robotic technology, ensuring that innovation is balanced with clinical and financial accountability.
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- 4Costing methodologies in robotic ventral hernia repair: a scoping review2 citations · 2025
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