Andrew Kastenmeier
Papers
5
Total Citations
183
H-Index
4
About
Andrew Kastenmeier is a surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and surgical education. He has made particularly significant contributions to the development and validation of robotic surgical training curricula, establishing rigorous, evidence-based frameworks for teaching the next generation of surgeons. His 2013 and 2014 studies on virtual reality-based robotic surgical skills curricula — collectively cited over 140 times — remain landmark works in the field, demonstrating both the validity and effectiveness of simulation-based proficiency training as a pathway to operative readiness. Kastenmeier has also examined how robotic training is integrated across general surgery residency programs in the United States, shedding light on systemic gaps and opportunities in surgical education. Beyond training, his clinical research spans robotic applications in esophageal disease management — including gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia, and esophageal cancer — and, more recently, comparative outcomes in robotic hernia repair techniques. His body of work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing the safety, accessibility, and quality of robotic surgery through both educational innovation and rigorous clinical investigation.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Proficiency training on a virtual reality robotic surgical skills curriculum72 citations · 2014
- 2Validation of a virtual reality-based robotic surgical skills curriculum69 citations · 2013
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- 4Robotic Applications in the Treatment of Diseases of the Esophagus15 citations · 2012
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