David C. Mulligan

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David C. Mulligan is a pioneering figure in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, with a focused expertise in the application of robotic technology to complex liver procedures. His major contributions lie in advancing minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques, particularly in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic approaches for both liver resection and transplantation. Mulligan’s work has been instrumental in positioning robotic surgery as the natural evolution of MIS for liver tumors, as highlighted in his highly cited 2021 narrative review (32 citations), which critically assesses the current and future role of robotics in this field. He has also documented novel applications, such as the first reported robotic resection of a choledochocele in an adult with intracorporeal hepaticojejunostomy and Roux-en-Y anastomosis (2012, 7 citations), showcasing his commitment to pushing surgical boundaries. Through these efforts, Mulligan has helped establish a new paradigm in hepatobiliary surgery, reducing invasiveness while maintaining precision, and his work continues to inspire the next generation of transplant and MIS surgeons.

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1. 1
   A narrative review of the current and future role of robotic surgery in liver surgery and transplantation

   32 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Robotic resection of choledochocele in an adult with intracorporeal hepaticojejunostomy and Roux-en-Y anastomosis: encouraging progress for robotic surgical treatment of biliary disease

   7 citations · 2012

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