Papers
42
Total Citations
957
H-Index
14
About
Dionisios Vrochides is a leading hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon whose research has significantly shaped the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Working primarily from a high-volume quaternary cancer referral center, Vrochides has dedicated his career to advancing robotic surgical techniques for complex abdominal procedures, including pancreaticoduodenectomy, liver resection, distal pancreatectomy, and gallbladder cancer surgery. His most influential contributions compare robotic approaches against traditional laparoscopic and open surgery, consistently evaluating oncologic outcomes, complication rates, and cost-effectiveness. His 2019 study on robotic versus laparoscopic major liver resection (114 citations) and his multicenter propensity-matched analysis of colorectal cancer metastases (86 citations) have become key references for surgeons navigating these complex decisions. His work on robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, with studies suggesting potential oncologic advantages over open surgery, has helped legitimize robotic approaches for one of surgery's most technically demanding procedures. Beyond outcomes research, Vrochides has contributed to surgical education, developing objective tools combining kinematics and CUSUM analysis to evaluate novice robotic surgeons. With over 690 cumulative citations across his top publications, his work continues to guide the global adoption of robotic HPB surgery.
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- 4Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy76 citations · 2022
- 5Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection in Various Settings76 citations · 2024
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