Charles F. Bellows

University of New Orleans, Tulane University, Baylor College of Medicine

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Dr. Charles F. Bellows is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive endocrine surgery. His research centers on refining robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex thyroid and splenic procedures, with a particular focus on improving patient safety and expanding surgical indications. Dr. Bellows is recognized for his early adoption and description of robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy, a scarless approach to the neck. His landmark 2011 paper on this technique for Graves’ disease (29 citations) and his subsequent work on gasless robotic thyroid surgery with intraoperative nerve monitoring (15 citations) were among the first to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of these methods in a North American center. By integrating nerve monitoring, he helped establish a new standard for preventing recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Additionally, his comprehensive 2005 review on laparoscopic splenectomy (12 citations) remains a key reference, outlining the evolution of the technique for both benign and malignant hematologic diseases. Through these contributions, Dr. Bellows has shaped modern surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options with improved outcomes.