Tannaz Mirchi

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Tannaz Mirchi is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery, patient safety, and human factors engineering. Her work focuses on identifying and diagnosing systemic barriers that impact both safety and operational efficiency in the operating room, particularly during robot-assisted procedures. Mirchi’s most cited study, “Diagnosing barriers to safety and efficiency in robotic surgery” (2017, 67 citations), offers a critical sub-analysis of observational data from 89 procedures using the da Vinci surgical system. While clinical studies often highlight the benefits of robotic platforms, her research reveals hidden teamwork and workflow challenges that can compromise patient outcomes. By examining real-world interactions and flow disruptions, Mirchi has provided actionable insights for improving surgical team coordination and system design. Her contributions are especially valuable for students and researchers in surgical safety, medical robotics, and human-computer interaction, offering a human-centered perspective on technology adoption in high-stakes environments.