Krzysztof J. Wikiel

Rocky Mountain MS Center, University of Colorado Denver, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Dr. Krzysztof J. Wikiel is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on the critical intersection of energy delivery and patient safety in robotic surgery. His primary research areas include electrosurgical energy dynamics, stray energy injuries, and the comparative safety of robotic versus laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Wikiel’s major contributions center on identifying and quantifying the risks of unintended tissue damage from monopolar energy during minimally invasive procedures. His highly cited 2021 paper, “Energy in robotic surgery” (18 citations), serves as a foundational review of how radiofrequency energy is used for dissection and hemostasis, while also highlighting crucial safety differences from traditional laparoscopy. He has further advanced the field through pioneering studies on stray energy transfer in single-incision robotic surgery and the impact of different electrosurgical generator types (constant-voltage vs. constant-power). Notably, his 2023 randomized controlled trial comparing stray energy injuries in robotic versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (5 citations) provides direct clinical evidence to guide surgical practice. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 40 across his most-cited works, Dr. Wikiel’s research is essential reading for surgeons and engineers seeking to improve the safety and efficacy of robotic surgical systems.