He is best known for developing the “Critical View of Safety” method of identifying anatomic structures during cholecystectomy. The approach increases patient safety in laparoscopic gallbladder removal procedures by allowing surgeons to identify more clearly the cystic duct and cystic artery. This method has been internationally adopted by surgeons and endorsed by numerous surgical societies.
Strasberg received the prestigious Medallion for the Advancement of Surgical Care from the American Surgical Association in 2018 for developing the Critical View of Safety.