Salvatore A. Parascandola
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital
Papers
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Total Citations
157
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About
Salvatore A. Parascandola is a colorectal surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for a broad spectrum of colorectal conditions. His research has significantly advanced understanding of robotic surgery's role in treating rectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, and rectal prolapse, establishing him as a productive voice in the evolving landscape of surgical oncology and inflammatory bowel disease management. Parascandola's most influential contribution — a landmark outcomes analysis of 502 robotic colorectal surgery patients — offers one of the field's more comprehensive single-institution learning curve assessments, accumulating 40 citations since 2020. His parallel work comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches in Crohn's disease (34 citations) and analyzing national trends in rectal cancer surgery through large database methodologies further demonstrates his command of both clinical and population-level research. Notably, he has pioneered investigations into transanal minimally invasive surgery using multiple robotic platforms and explored innovative approaches such as transvaginal rectopexy with emerging robotic systems. Collectively, his publications reflect a sustained commitment to optimizing surgical outcomes across patient populations, including the elderly and those with complex oncologic disease, making his body of work valuable reading for surgeons and trainees navigating the rapidly expanding field of robotic colorectal surgery.
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- 7Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies for Ulcerative Colitis10 citations · 2020
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- 10The Impact of Conversion to Laparotomy in Rectal Cancer3 citations · 2020