Papers
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Total Citations
248
H-Index
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About
Dr. Ela Patel is a pioneering surgeon and researcher at the forefront of robotic surgery and telesurgery, with a focus on expanding access to high-quality surgical care. Her work spans three key areas: the clinical optimization of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), the ergonomic well-being of surgeons, and the groundbreaking application of telesurgery and teleproctoring. Dr. Patel’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of performing remote procedures over 13,000 km between Orlando and Shanghai, a landmark achievement in telesurgery that earned 95 citations and opened new avenues for global surgical collaboration. She has also developed novel techniques, such as a “bunching” peritoneal flap to reduce lymphocele morbidity after lymph node dissection, and has used augmented reality to optimize surgical training and ergonomics. Her multinational survey on muscle fatigue among robotic surgeons (12 citations) highlights her commitment to surgeon wellness. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 230, Dr. Patel’s work on expanding access to high-quality surgical care in Africa (13 citations) underscores her dedication to global health equity. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of minimally invasive surgery, digital health, and ethical innovation in surgical practice.
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Top Papers
- 1Technical and ethical considerations in telesurgery95 citations · 2024
- 2Clinical applications of robotic surgery platforms: a comprehensive review48 citations · 2024
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