Papers
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Total Citations
796
H-Index
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About
Art Sedrakyan is a leading authority in the comparative effectiveness of surgical technologies, with a particular focus on the rigorous evaluation of robotic surgery. His work has fundamentally shaped how new surgical innovations are assessed, moving the field beyond simple adoption to demand robust evidence. Sedrakyan is a key architect of the IDEAL framework, a landmark model for the development and evaluation of surgical innovations, which has been cited over 140 times. His research provides critical, population-based insights into the real-world outcomes of robotic procedures across multiple specialties. He has led major comparative effectiveness studies on robotic-assisted lobectomy, colectomy, and radical cystectomy, each garnering over 100 citations. These studies, often leveraging large national databases, have examined perioperative outcomes, costs, and survival, challenging assumptions about the superiority of robotic techniques. His work on robotic prostatectomy and mitral valve repair has further cemented his role as a pivotal voice in evidence-based surgical practice. By consistently advocating for "no innovation without evaluation," Sedrakyan has set a new standard for responsible technology adoption in surgery.
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- 2Comparative Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted vs Thoracoscopic Lobectomy128 citations · 2014
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- 7A Population-Based Analysis of Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair55 citations · 2015
- 8Robotic surgery: revisiting "no innovation without evaluation"36 citations · 2013
- 9Application of the IDEAL Framework to Robotic Urologic Surgery33 citations · 2013
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