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About
Dr. Ernest G. Lockrow is a pioneering figure in robotic-assisted surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing surgical training and expanding access to minimally invasive techniques. His research primarily focuses on the integration of robotic systems into obstetrics and gynecology, as well as military and humanitarian surgical settings. Dr. Lockrow’s most cited work, a 2014 pilot study comparing two simulation systems for robotic-assisted surgical training using a swine model (55 citations), has provided critical insights into effective training methodologies. He also conducted a seminal survey on robotic surgery training in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs (39 citations), highlighting gaps in education and shaping curriculum development. His innovative 2007 paper on using an end-to-end anastomotic sizer with an occlusion balloon to prevent pneumoperitoneum loss during robotic vesicovaginal fistula repair (22 citations) demonstrates his technical ingenuity. Notably, Dr. Lockrow led a groundbreaking study during Pacific Partnership 2018 aboard the USNS Mercy, where the da Vinci Surgical System was deployed on a mobile expeditionary platform for the first time. His survey of host nation surgeons’ attitudes toward this technology (2 citations) underscores his commitment to global health and technological diplomacy. With a career marked by both clinical innovation and educational impact, Dr. Lockrow continues to shape the future of robotic surgery.
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- 2Survey of Robotic Surgery Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency39 citations · 2011
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