David Mikhail

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David Mikhail is a leading researcher in urologic robotic surgery, with a focus on optimizing surgical outcomes through technical skill assessment and predictive analytics. His work spans robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, where he has identified independent predictors of prolonged operative time and systematically reviewed functional and quality-of-life outcomes following robotic radical cystectomy (RARC). His 2020 paper, "Urologic Robotic Surgery," has garnered 69 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. Mikhail’s research extends beyond urology; he has explored outcome prediction in bariatric surgery through video-based assessment and investigated whether robotic technical skill explains differences in operative performance, as detailed in his 2023 study. This work challenges assumptions about the surgical learning curve, revealing heterogeneity in skill among practicing surgeons. By integrating video-based analytics with surgical education, Mikhail is advancing evidence-based approaches to training and quality improvement. His contributions are shaping how robotic surgery is taught, evaluated, and refined, making him a key figure in the intersection of surgical technology, education, and patient outcomes.

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1. 1
   Urologic Robotic Surgery

   69 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Independent predictors of prolonged operative time during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy

   14 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Systematic review of robotic radical cystectomy functional and quality of life outcomes

   8 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Outcome prediction in bariatric surgery through video-based assessment

   4 citations · 2022
5. 5
   The Surgical Learning Curve: Does Robotic Technical Skill Explain Differences in Operative Performance?

   4 citations · 2023

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