James Wei Tatt Toh
The University of Sydney, Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital, Korea University
Papers
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287
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About
James Wei Tatt Toh is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His work centers on optimizing surgical techniques for complex pelvic pathologies, particularly rectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and rare retrorectal tumors. Dr. Toh’s most impactful contribution is a landmark meta-analysis demonstrating that robotic rectal cancer surgery significantly reduces conversion rates to open surgery compared to laparoscopic approaches (101 citations). He has further shown this robotic advantage extends to obese and morbidly obese patients, a notoriously challenging population, using ACS-NSQIP data. Beyond cancer, his systematic review on robotic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse (45 citations) has helped establish best practices. Dr. Toh is also recognized for his meticulous anatomical work, including a critical paper on preserving the Arc of Riolan during anterior resection to prevent anastomotic ischemia (29 citations). His comprehensive systematic review on retrorectal tumors (43 citations) remains a key reference for managing these rare lesions. Through detailed technical guides on port positioning and single-docking robotic low anterior resection, Dr. Toh has demystified complex procedures, making advanced robotic colorectal surgery more accessible and reproducible for surgeons worldwide.
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- 8Robotic colorectal surgery: more than a fantastic toy?10 citations · 2018
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