Conor Jones
Torbay Hospital, McMaster University, North Bristol NHS Trust
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About
Conor Jones is a surgical researcher whose work centers on evaluating innovation in robotic surgery, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes and procedural standards. His major contributions lie in the systematic assessment of robot-assisted procedures, notably through the lens of the IDEAL (Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment, Long-term follow-up) framework. In a landmark systematic review, Jones examined reporting standards for robot-assisted anti-reflux surgery (13 citations), highlighting gaps in how new surgical techniques are evaluated. He also led a comprehensive meta-analysis on same-day discharge following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (12 citations), demonstrating that this emerging practice can be safe and effective when patients are appropriately selected—a finding with direct implications for enhanced recovery pathways. Beyond individual studies, Jones co-founded the RoboSurg Collaborative, a virtual network that enabled students and trainees to engage in surgical research during the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering remote training and collaboration. His work on robotic cholecystectomy reporting (11 citations) further underscores his commitment to methodological rigor. By combining evidence synthesis with a passion for mentoring the next generation of surgical researchers, Jones is shaping how robotic innovations are introduced and evaluated in clinical practice.
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