Papers
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Total Citations
1,894
H-Index
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About
Dr. Pedro F. Escobar is a pioneering figure in gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, whose work has fundamentally reshaped surgical approaches to cancer care. His primary research focuses on advancing laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and robotic-assisted techniques to reduce patient trauma and improve outcomes. Dr. Escobar’s landmark 2009 paper, “Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) in gynecologic oncology,” with 313 citations, introduced a paradigm-shifting technique that minimized incisions while maintaining oncologic precision. He further revolutionized the field by leading the first human surgery using the da Vinci Single-Site platform for cholecystectomy (193 citations), demonstrating the feasibility of single-port robotic systems. His contributions extend to comparative effectiveness, as shown in a multi-site study of high-grade endometrial cancer (109 citations), which validated minimally invasive approaches over traditional laparotomy. With over 1,400 total citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Escobar has not only advanced surgical technology but also provided critical evidence for its adoption. His systematic review on robotic surgery in gynecology (103 citations) remains a foundational resource. Through these achievements, Dr. Escobar has established himself as a leader in making complex gynecologic surgeries safer, less invasive, and more accessible.
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- 2Novel Robotic da Vinci Instruments for Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery240 citations · 2010
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- 7Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: An Updated Systematic Review103 citations · 2011
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