Marcos Tobias‐Machado
Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo
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Total Citations
104
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About
Marcos Tobias‐Machado is a leading figure in robotic urologic surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing minimally invasive techniques and expanding access to complex procedures. His primary research areas include the learning curve for robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP), cost-effectiveness analysis in public health systems, and the development of novel reconstructive techniques. A major contribution is his work demonstrating that experienced laparoscopic surgeons can overcome the RALP learning curve efficiently, a finding that has informed surgical training worldwide. He has also pioneered innovative procedures, such as the robot-assisted simple prostatectomy with tunnel-shaped trigonization (RASP-TST) and a mesentery-sparing technique for intracorporeal urinary diversion in radical cystectomy. His impact is reflected in highly cited systematic reviews on avoiding complications in robotic urology and a landmark cost-effectiveness analysis from the Brazilian public system perspective, which has influenced health policy. Beyond his technical innovations, Tobias‐Machado has led Brazilian expert consensus recommendations for RALP, shaping national standards. His work consistently bridges the gap between surgical innovation and practical, patient-centered outcomes.
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- 4Robotic parastomal hernia repair8 citations · 2021
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- 10LESS Sacrocolpopexy: step by step of a simplified knotless technique3 citations · 2012