Papers
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Total Citations
227
H-Index
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About
David L. Crawford is a pioneering surgeon and educator whose career has centered on robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery and surgical training, with a particular focus on colorectal and foregut procedures. Based at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Crawford began integrating robotic surgery into general surgery practice as early as 2002, making him one of the earliest adopters of this technology in the field. His most influential contribution — a standardized robotic training curriculum for general surgery residents — has garnered 92 citations, reflecting the widespread need for structured education in emerging surgical technologies. Crawford's longitudinal research, spanning over 16 years of institutional data, has systematically documented outcomes across hundreds of robotic colectomies, foregut operations, and other complex procedures, establishing an evidence base that colleagues nationwide have relied upon. His ergonomic assessment work further demonstrates a commitment to surgeon well-being alongside patient outcomes. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 225 citations, Crawford has shaped how residency programs approach robotic surgery education, transforming what was once an experimental technique into a teachable, standardized discipline within modern surgical training.
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Top Papers
- 1A Standardized Robotic Training Curriculum in a General Surgery Program92 citations · 2019
- 2Ergonomic assessment of robotic general surgeons: a pilot study40 citations · 2019
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- 6Robot-assisted laparoscopic colectomy: 70 cases—one surgeon12 citations · 2008
- 7Robotic Surgery of the Colon: The Peoria Experience4 citations · 2010
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