Papers
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Total Citations
217
H-Index
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About
Dr. Magis Mandapathil is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck tumors. His primary research areas center on the clinical application, technical training, and global adoption of robotic surgical systems, including the da Vinci and Flex Robotic platforms. Dr. Mandapathil’s major contributions include leading a landmark European multicenter study evaluating the Flex Robotic System in TORS, which has garnered over 108 citations and established critical benchmarks for minimally invasive tumor resection. He has also been instrumental in advancing surgical education, with highly cited work on structured training using the da Vinci Skills Simulator, demonstrating that dedicated simulation leads to measurable improvements in technical performance for robotic novices. His research on different training schedules and exercises has provided an evidence-based framework for optimizing skill acquisition. Beyond clinical technique, Dr. Mandapathil has analyzed the acceptance and adoption of TORS in Germany, offering key insights into the barriers and facilitators of implementing this technology in academic hospitals. With a portfolio of influential papers, his work has not only advanced surgical precision but also shaped how the next generation of surgeons is trained.
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- 4Transoral surgery using a novel single-port flexible endoscope system18 citations · 2014
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- 6Acceptance and adoption of transoral robotic surgery in Germany11 citations · 2021
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