Faith C. Robertson
Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Papers
3
Total Citations
180
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3
About
Faith C. Robertson is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose research lies at the intersection of robotic surgery, global neurosurgery, and advanced stereotactic technologies. Her most cited work, "An appraisal of the learning curve in robotic general surgery" (167 citations), provides foundational insights into the training and proficiency required for robotic surgical systems, directly informing how institutions implement and credential robotic programs. Robertson has also made significant contributions to global neurosurgical equity; her cross-sectional study on spine surgery navigation techniques in Africa (8 citations) critically exposed the stark disparities in surgical infrastructure, identifying key barriers to managing the continent's heavy burden of spine pathology. Most recently, her cadaveric study on stereotactic neurosurgical robotics with real-time patient tracking (5 citations) introduces a novel, computer vision and AI-driven frameless system that eliminates the need for patient immobilization—a breakthrough that promises to expand access to precise, rapid stereotaxy in resource-limited settings. Through this work, Robertson is not only advancing the technical frontiers of robotic surgery but also championing its equitable deployment worldwide.
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- 1An appraisal of the learning curve in robotic general surgery167 citations · 2017
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