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Total Citations
278
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About
Deena Harji is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, surgical education, and healthcare innovation. With a focus on advancing robot-assisted surgery (RAS) across clinical and training contexts, Harji has established herself as a leading voice in shaping how robotic surgical systems are developed, evaluated, and taught globally. Her most cited contribution — a 2024 paper on the IDEAL framework for surgical robotics (143 citations) — provides a rigorous methodological foundation for assessing robotic technologies through development, comparative evaluation, and long-term monitoring, offering the surgical community a critical tool for evidence-based adoption. Equally impactful is her work on surgical training, including consensus-building efforts around pre-procedural robotic curricula and assessments of training programme accessibility, addressing the alarming reality that over 70% of UK and Irish surgical trainees lack access to robotic training. Harji has also tackled global equity issues, examining robotic surgery's implementation challenges in low- and middle-income countries, and has investigated patient perspectives on RAS to bridge public misconceptions. Her clinical research spans robotic colorectal procedures including hemicolectomy and pelvic exenteration, combining technical rigour with patient-centred outcomes. Collectively, her work is redefining the standards, accessibility, and future trajectory of robotic surgery worldwide.
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- 2The current status of robotic colorectal surgery training programmes33 citations · 2022
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- 4Robotic surgery in low- and middle-income countries21 citations · 2024
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- 8Parallel, component training in robotic total mesorectal excision6 citations · 2022
- 9The robotic revolution5 citations · 2023
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