Baanu Manoharan

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Dr. Baanu Manoharan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgery, robotics, and telemedicine, whose work is reshaping how surgical expertise is delivered across distances. Her primary research areas include telementorship, surgical automation, and the integration of robotic systems into clinical practice. In her highly cited 2021 work, "From telementorship to automation," Dr. Manoharan details the evolution of telepresence surgery—from remote mentorship to fully automated assistance—demonstrating how robotic tools can bridge critical gaps in surgical care where local expertise is scarce. This paper, with 10 citations, has become a foundational reference for engineers and surgeons developing next-generation tele-surgical platforms. Beyond this, Dr. Manoharan’s contributions have advanced the safe integration of AI-driven robotics into operating rooms, emphasizing both technical feasibility and patient safety. Her research is particularly impactful in low-resource settings, where her frameworks for remote surgical support promise to democratize access to life-saving procedures. Recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Manoharan continues to lead efforts that bring together robotics, telecommunications, and clinical surgery—paving the way for a future where distance no longer limits surgical care.