Anthony Gonzalez

About

Anthony Gonzalez is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a particular focus on hernia repair and cholecystectomy. His research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to evaluating and refining robotic surgical techniques, exploring their clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and feasibility across diverse patient populations. Gonzalez has made landmark contributions to robotic hernia repair, establishing foundational evidence for both inguinal and ventral hernia procedures. His 2016 multicenter evaluation of robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair (95 citations) and his work on robotic inguinal hernia repair feasibility (84 citations) have become essential references for surgeons adopting these technologies. His research extends to challenging populations, including obese patients, demonstrating robotic repair's broader applicability. Beyond hernias, Gonzalez has shaped practice in robotic cholecystectomy, including groundbreaking work on single-incision robotic techniques. His prospective randomized trial examining cosmesis and quality of life following single-site cholecystectomy (86 citations) highlighted patient-centered outcomes often overlooked in surgical research. With over 500 cumulative citations across his most recognized works, Gonzalez's research has meaningfully influenced how surgeons approach minimally invasive procedures, helping establish robotic platforms as credible, evidence-backed tools in modern surgical practice.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair: a multicenter evaluation of clinical outcomes

   95 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Cosmesis, patient satisfaction, and quality of life after da Vinci Single-Site cholecystectomy and multiport laparoscopic cholecystectomy: short-term results from a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial

   86 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Feasibility of robotic inguinal hernia repair, a single-institution experience

   84 citations · 2015
4. 4
   Current perspectives in robotic hernia repair

   64 citations · 2017
5. 5
   Early outcomes of robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair in obese patients: a multi-institutional, retrospective study

   53 citations · 2017
6. 6
   Robotic inguinal hernia repair

   46 citations · 2015
7. 7
   A multicenter study of initial experience with single-incision robotic cholecystectomies (SIRC) demonstrating a high success rate in 465 cases

   32 citations · 2015
8. 8
   Gastropleural fistula after bariatric surgery: a report of two cases

   23 citations · 2015
9. 9
   Description of robotic single site cholecystectomy and a review of outcomes

   15 citations · 2015
10. 10
    Does robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) hernia repair facilitate contralateral investigation and repair without compromising patient morbidity?

    13 citations · 2018

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