Christian Toso

About

Christian Toso is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and bariatric procedures. His research is centered on the integration of robotic platforms and augmented reality to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. A key contribution is his pioneering work in image-guided robotic liver surgery, where he developed augmented environments for targeting hepatic lesions, a concept that has garnered 90 citations. Toso has also been instrumental in establishing benchmarks for robotic surgery, notably defining global quality standards for robotic bariatric procedures in a 2023 study with 27 citations. His case-matched comparisons of robotic versus open liver resections (54 citations) and systematic reviews of robotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (27 citations) have provided critical evidence for the adoption of robotic techniques. Beyond technical innovation, Toso investigates the pedagogy of robotic surgery, using dual-console systems to analyze teaching and learning dynamics. With over 400 total citations, his work has shaped international guidelines and training curricula, making him a key voice in the transition from open to robotic-assisted surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Augmented environments for the targeting of hepatic lesions during image-guided robotic liver surgery

   90 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Minimally invasive surgery versus percutaneous radio frequency ablation for the treatment of single small (≤3 cm) hepatocellular carcinoma: a case–control study

   86 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Robotic versus open liver resections: A case‐matched comparison

   54 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Three-dimensional laparoscopy: a step toward advanced surgical navigation

   33 citations · 2012
5. 5
   International survey on opinions and use of robot-assisted and laparoscopic minimally invasive pancreatic surgery: 5-year follow up

   27 citations · 2023
6. 6
   Global benchmarks in primary robotic bariatric surgery redefine quality standards for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy

   27 citations · 2023
7. 7
   Robotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy: a systematic review of the evidence

   27 citations · 2024
8. 8
   Teaching and learning robotic surgery at the dual console: a video-based qualitative analysis

   19 citations · 2021
9. 9
   Current status of robotic liver resection: a systematic review

   17 citations · 2013
10. 10
    Competency, Proficiency, and Mastery

    15 citations · 2024

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