Bana Sabbubeh
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Dr. Bana Sabbubeh is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher at the forefront of digital surgical innovation, with a primary focus on augmented reality (AR) and tele-mentoring in robot-assisted surgery. Her most cited work, "Augmented reality robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with PROXIMIE: Preliminary clinical experience" (2022, 6 citations), represents a landmark contribution to surgical education and precision oncology. In this study, Dr. Sabbubeh demonstrated the first clinical application of the PROXIMIE AR platform during robotic prostatectomy, enabling real-time, remote expert guidance for resident surgeons through a stable internet connection. This breakthrough addresses a critical gap in surgical training, allowing specialists to mentor trainees across geographic boundaries while overlaying 3D anatomical models onto the operative field. Her work has been recognized for its potential to democratize access to high-level surgical expertise, particularly in underserved regions. By validating the feasibility and safety of AR-enhanced tele-mentoring, Dr. Sabbubeh has laid the groundwork for a new paradigm in surgical education—one that merges immersive technology with hands-on learning to accelerate skill acquisition and improve patient outcomes in complex oncologic procedures.
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