Papers
6
Total Citations
318
H-Index
6
About
Steven G. Docimo is a pioneering figure in the fields of telesurgery, telementoring, and minimally invasive pediatric urology. His groundbreaking work in the 1990s laid the foundation for modern remote surgical collaboration, demonstrating that expert surgeons could guide and teach complex laparoscopic procedures from a distance. His landmark papers, including "Telementoring of laparoscopic procedures" (1996, 121 citations) and "Telesurgical mentoring" (1997, 110 citations), provided the first clinical evidence that real-time, remote instruction was safe and effective. Docimo further advanced the field by developing a clinical telepresence surgical system at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, connecting a control room to the operating room via fiberoptic and coaxial cable. This work, detailed in "Telerobotic Surgery Is Clinical Reality" (1997), proved that telerobotic systems could enable remote surgical teaching with continuous two-way audio and video. Beyond his contributions to telemedicine, Docimo made significant strides in minimally invasive pediatric urology, notably through his work on the endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (2008, 45 citations). With over 300 total citations across his most influential works, Docimo’s legacy is that of a visionary who transformed surgical education and expanded the boundaries of what is possible in remote patient care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Telementoring of laparoscopic procedures121 citations · 1996
- 2Telesurgical mentoring110 citations · 1997
- 3Minimally Invasive Treatment of Vesicoureteral Reflux45 citations · 2008
- 4Telementoring of laparoscopic procedures Initial clinical experience25 citations · 1996
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- 6Feasibility of laparascopic telesurgery6 citations · 1997