Iain H. McKillop

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Dr. Iain H. McKillop is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on refining techniques in bariatric and hepatobiliary surgery to improve patient outcomes. His key research areas include the optimization of anastomotic methods in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the advancement of minimally invasive approaches for complex liver and biliary procedures. Dr. McKillop has made significant contributions by systematically analyzing how different gastrojejunal anastomotic techniques influence postoperative complications. His landmark study on marginal ulcer formation and anastomotic bleeding (21 citations) and his work on anastomotic strictures (15 citations) provide critical, evidence-based guidance for surgeons, directly impacting patient safety and recovery. Beyond bariatric surgery, Dr. McKillop has advanced hepatobiliary surgery, notably investigating the efficacy of a laparoscopic saline-coupled bipolar sealer to reduce blood loss during hepatic resection. His innovative work also includes pioneering robotic revision of hepaticojejunostomy for benign biliary strictures, demonstrating the potential of robotic platforms to overcome technical challenges in complex reoperative surgery. Through these focused contributions, Dr. McKillop is shaping safer, more effective surgical practices.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Impacts of Gastrojejunal Anastomotic Technique on Rates of Marginal Ulcer Formation and Anastomotic Bleeding Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

   21 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Gastrojejunal Anastomotic Stricture Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: an Analysis of Anastomotic Technique at a Single Institution

   15 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Efficacy of a Laparoscopic Saline-Coupled Bipolar Sealer in Minimally Invasive Hepatobiliary Surgery

   5 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Robotic Revision of Hepaticojejunostomy for Benign Biliary Stricture

   3 citations · 2022

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