Georgios Tsoulfas
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration General Hospital
Papers
7
Total Citations
125
H-Index
4
About
Georgios Tsoulfas is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. His research systematically evaluates the comparative effectiveness and economic viability of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches. Tsoulfas has made seminal contributions to the field by authoring high-impact meta-analyses that clarify the role of robot-assisted techniques in complex procedures like esophagectomy and living donor hepatectomy. His work, including a 2022 meta-analysis on RAMIE versus open esophagectomy (49 citations) and a 2021 economic analysis of hepatectomy approaches (37 citations), provides critical evidence for surgical decision-making. Beyond comparative outcomes, Tsoulfas investigates global barriers to the dissemination of minimally invasive donor hepatectomy and robotic surgery, addressing financial, infrastructural, and educational challenges. His 2025 paper on global strategies for robotic surgery diffusion highlights his forward-looking perspective on equitable surgical innovation. With a portfolio of highly cited papers and a focus on both clinical outcomes and health economics, Tsoulfas is a key voice shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery and transplantation.
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