Papers
34
Total Citations
1,474
H-Index
19
About
Dimitrios Stefanidis is a pioneering force in robotic surgery and surgical education. His research centers on three key areas: developing and validating standardized training curricula for robotic surgery, improving surgical outcomes for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and demonstrating the superiority of robotic assistance over traditional laparoscopy. His landmark work on the Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS) Skills Curriculum (205 citations) established the first validated, proficiency-based training paradigm for robotic surgeons, while his SAGES guidelines for GERD treatment (128 citations) have shaped international clinical practice. Stefanidis has shown that robotic assistance not only improves intracorporeal suturing performance and safety but also reduces operator workload (244 citations). His meta-analysis on GERD surgical treatment (93 citations) and work demonstrating fewer complications with robotic gastric bypass (70 citations) have influenced surgical decision-making worldwide. As a leader in credentialing, his expert consensus recommendations (47 citations) help ensure surgeon proficiency before independent practice. Through the SAGES MASTERS Program (52 citations), Stefanidis has championed lifelong learning in surgery, cementing his legacy as an educator who bridges the gap between technological innovation and patient safety.
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- 3SAGES guidelines for the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)128 citations · 2021
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- 5Surgical treatment of GERD: systematic review and meta-analysis93 citations · 2021
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- 10Expert Consensus Recommendations for Robotic Surgery Credentialing47 citations · 2020