Britney Harris

About

Dr. Britney Harris is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex gastrointestinal and thoracic procedures. Her major contributions center on demonstrating that formal, structured robotic training programs can significantly flatten the learning curve for high-stakes operations, particularly robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD). In her landmark 2020 study (31 citations), she provided compelling evidence that systematic training protocols enable new surgical programs to achieve optimal outcomes more rapidly, directly addressing a critical barrier to the adoption of complex robotic surgery. Dr. Harris has also made notable contributions to robotic esophagectomy, showing that the robotic-assisted minimally invasive approach (RAMIE) can match or surpass traditional methods in reducing postoperative complications and improving recovery. Her work on robotic pulmonary segmentectomy further extends her impact into thoracic oncology. By quantifying the benefits of formalized training and refining surgical techniques, Dr. Harris is helping to democratize access to advanced robotic surgery, ultimately improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of minimally invasive surgical education.

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1. 1
   Formal robotic training diminishes the learning curve for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy: Implications for new programs in complex robotic surgery

   31 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Robotic assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy: Ivor-Lewis approach

   14 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Formal robotic training reduces the learning curve of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy

   2 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Robotic pulmonary segmentectomy

   2 citations · 2021

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