Sarah Fenn

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Sarah Fenn is a leading scholar in the governance and implementation of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), with a particular focus on the regulatory, ethical, and organizational frameworks that shape its adoption. Her most-cited work, a 2025 systematic review on robotic surgery governance structures, examines how healthcare systems have responded to the rapid expansion of RAS since the FDA’s first approval of a robotic platform in 2000. Fenn’s research critically analyzes the gaps in oversight, credentialing, and patient safety protocols that have emerged alongside technological advances, offering evidence-based recommendations for more robust governance models. Her contributions are especially timely as robotic surgery becomes increasingly prevalent in hospitals worldwide. With her work accumulating citations from surgeons, health policy makers, and medical ethicists, Fenn is recognized for bridging the divide between clinical innovation and responsible regulation. Her scholarship not only informs current practice but also shapes future policy, making her a key voice in ensuring that the benefits of RAS—such as enhanced 3D visualization and precision—are realized without compromising patient safety or equity.