Deirdre Nally

About

Dr. Deirdre Nally is a leading voice in the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on surgical training and complex gynecologic conditions. Her research critically examines how robotic platforms are reshaping surgical education, as evidenced by her highly cited 2021 study on pan-specialty surgical trainee experiences with robotic surgery (55 citations). Dr. Nally’s work is distinguished by its rigorous methodology; she has applied the IDEAL framework to systematically evaluate robot-assisted laparoscopy for deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel involvement, providing crucial guidance for future clinical trials. She has also employed a modified Delphi process to achieve international consensus on the benefits of robotic surgery for abdominal rectopexy, demonstrating her commitment to evidence-based practice. By bridging the gap between trainee perspectives and expert consensus, Dr. Nally is helping to define the future of minimally invasive surgery, ensuring that technological advancements translate into improved patient outcomes and structured training pathways.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Surgical trainee experience and opinion of robotic surgery in surgical training and vision for the future: a snapshot study of pan-specialty surgical trainees

   55 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Role of robot-assisted laparoscopy in deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel involvement: a systematic review and application of the IDEAL framework

   9 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Pan-specialty access to robotic surgery in surgical training

   7 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Using a modified Delphi process to explore international surgeon-reported benefits of robotic-assisted surgery to perform abdominal rectopexy

   6 citations · 2022

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