Lukas Eisner
Papers
10
Total Citations
152
H-Index
8
About
Lukas Eisner has established himself as a leading voice in the emerging field of robotic hernia surgery, with research that sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgical technique and abdominal wall reconstruction. His most influential contributions center on a landmark three-part series published in 2021 on robotic hernia repair, which collectively addresses the full spectrum of hernia pathology — from inguinal hernias to umbilical, incisional, and complex abdominal wall defects requiring component separation techniques. These papers, accumulating over 70 citations combined, have become key reference points for surgeons navigating the transition from conventional laparoscopic to robotic platforms. Eisner's work critically examines the limitations of traditional approaches — including persistent rates of chronic pain, seroma, and recurrence — and advances anatomy-guided, robot-assisted alternatives such as robotic transabdominal preperitoneal (r-TAPP) repair. His 2023 review comparing laparoscopic and robotic TAPP procedures further underscores his commitment to evidence-based innovation. Publishing in both German and English, Eisner demonstrates a dedication to broad surgical education, making sophisticated robotic techniques accessible to an international community of hernia specialists.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic hernia repair II. English version27 citations · 2021
- 2Robotic hernia repair III. English version26 citations · 2021
- 3Robotic hernia surgery I. English version25 citations · 2021
- 4Robotische Hernienchirurgie II19 citations · 2021
- 5Robotische Hernienchirurgie I18 citations · 2021
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- 7Robotische Hernienchirurgie III9 citations · 2021
- 8Erratum to: Robotic hernia repair II. English version9 citations · 2021
- 9Erratum to: Robotic hernia repair III. English version6 citations · 2021
- 10Erratum to: Robotic hernia surgery I. English version4 citations · 2021