Nicolas Leymarie
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Total Citations
329
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About
Nicolas Leymarie is a pioneering surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the emerging field of robotic surgery in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive breast surgery and oncological reconstruction. His work has centered on developing and validating robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) techniques, establishing both the safety and feasibility of procedures that prioritize cosmetic outcomes without compromising oncological integrity. Leymarie's most influential contribution — a 2018 prospective study on robotic prophylactic nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate prosthetic reconstruction — has garnered over 100 citations, reflecting its significance in reshaping surgical practice. His early cadaveric feasibility studies laid the essential groundwork for clinical adoption, while his 2017 first clinical report of the da Vinci Xi-assisted NSM marked a historic milestone in the field. By leveraging robotic platforms offering three-dimensional optics, tremor elimination, and seven degrees of instrument freedom, Leymarie has demonstrated that minimally invasive breast surgery can achieve superior aesthetic results. Beyond breast surgery, his work extends to transoral robotic surgery with free flap reconstruction for complex pharyngeal defects, reflecting a broad commitment to advancing robotic applications across reconstructive disciplines. His cumulative body of work, totaling over 325 citations, positions him as a leading international voice in robotic reconstructive surgery.
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- 5Robotic-assisted DIEP flap harvest: A feasibility study on cadaveric model32 citations · 2017
- 6The ongoing emergence of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery19 citations · 2018
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