Carlos Manuel Palazuelos
Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Universidad de Cantabria
Papers
7
Total Citations
199
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About
Carlos Manuel Palazuelos is a pioneering surgical innovator whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive colorectal and thoracic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His most impactful contributions center on robotic transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer — a technically demanding procedure that represents one of the most challenging frontiers in colorectal surgery. His 2014 prospective pilot study on robotic-assisted laparoscopic transanal proctectomy, garnering 78 citations, established early evidence for the feasibility and safety of this approach, helping lay the groundwork for its broader adoption worldwide. Palazuelos has demonstrated remarkable productivity within a focused research period, publishing multiple complementary studies — including preclinical cadaveric work and bilingual surgical technique descriptions — that collectively illuminate the development and refinement of robotic TaTME from laboratory to clinical practice. Beyond colorectal surgery, his work on robot-assisted Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy (39 citations) highlights his broader expertise in complex robotic thoracoabdominal oncological procedures. His later exploration of robotic transanal polypectomy further reflects a commitment to expanding minimally invasive options for patients. For surgeons and researchers navigating the evolving landscape of surgical robotics, Palazuelos's body of work offers a valuable early-adopter perspective on transformative techniques.
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- 6Robotic Assisted Transanal Polypectomies: Is There Any Indication?7 citations · 2017
- 7Polipectomía transanal asistida por robot: ¿tiene alguna indicación?7 citations · 2017