Annissa Desilva
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Annissa Desilva is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work centers on the intersection of biotissue simulation, robotic surgical training, and operative performance in complex hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures. Her most-cited study, "Biotissue Curriculum Translates to Performance in the Operating Room for Gastrojejunostomy and Hepaticojejunostomy in Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy" (2024), provides critical evidence that structured simulation-based training directly improves real-world surgical outcomes. This work demonstrates that surgeons who complete a biotissue curriculum achieve superior technical performance—including reduced operative time and fewer errors—during high-stakes anastomoses in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. With 2 citations already in its first year, this paper is rapidly shaping how residency programs integrate simulation into robotic surgery curricula. Desilva’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between laboratory training and clinical translation, offering a scalable model for skill acquisition in minimally invasive HPB surgery. Her research holds profound implications for patient safety and surgical education, establishing her as a rising voice in the evidence-based refinement of robotic surgical training.
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