Papers
7
Total Citations
150
H-Index
5
About
Abe Fingerhut is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing laparoscopic and robotic techniques, particularly in complex pancreatic and colorectal procedures. His research focuses on standardizing terminology and evaluating learning curves for high-stakes operations, such as laparoscopic and robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, where his work at three European centers (25 citations) has helped define safe adoption pathways. A key contributor to the evolution of natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), he co-authored the influential Euro-NOTES 2010 working group reports (43 citations), which shaped the field’s development in Europe. Fingerhut’s impact is underscored by his leadership in creating consensus definitions for minimally invasive pancreatic resection (53 citations), a foundational step for global research comparability. He has also critically examined the balance between technological advancement and surgical skill preservation, as seen in his 2024 perspective on robotics’ impact on trainee competence (3 citations). With a career spanning trauma laparoscopy to meta-analyses on robotic lymph node dissection, Fingerhut remains a vital voice in ensuring innovation does not outpace rigorous training and patient safety.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Standardizing terminology for minimally invasive pancreatic resection53 citations · 2017
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- 4Laparoscopic pancreatic resection—a review16 citations · 2016
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- 7Laparoscopic Procedures in Trauma Care3 citations · 2010