Abigail Winder

Johns Hopkins University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Abigail Winder is a leading researcher in surgical education and gynecologic oncology, with a focus on advancing robotic surgery training and optimizing patient outcomes. Her work centers on the integration of virtual reality simulators into surgical curricula, aiming to improve skill acquisition among novice robotic surgeons. In her highly cited 2013 pilot study (52 citations), Winder demonstrated the comparative utility of the da Vinci Skills Simulator against traditional dry laboratory platforms, showing that virtual training can effectively teach suturing tasks while enhancing user satisfaction and reducing reliance on costly physical resources. This contribution has informed modern surgical training protocols by providing evidence for scalable, simulation-based education. Additionally, her 2012 study (33 citations) examined the introduction of a computer-based surgical platform for patients with newly diagnosed uterine cancer, assessing its impact on surgical approach and outcomes. This work highlights her commitment to translating technological innovations into clinical practice, ultimately improving care for women with gynecologic malignancies. Winder’s research bridges the gap between simulation science and real-world surgical performance, making her a key figure in the evolution of robotic surgery training.