Gedge D. Rosson

Johns Hopkins University

Papers

2

Total Citations

137

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2

About

Gedge D. Rosson is a pioneer in the application of robotic technology to plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on microsurgery. His groundbreaking work demonstrated that surgical robots, specifically the da Vinci Surgical System, could be used to perform complex microvascular procedures with precision. In his highly cited 2005 study, Rosson successfully performed a free flap in a porcine model using a surgical robot, proving the concept that robotic assistance could achieve the delicate dissection and vessel isolation required for microsurgery. His subsequent 2006 paper further advanced the field by showing that a telemanipulator slave robot could perform microvascular anastomoses—the intricate suturing of tiny blood vessels—as an alternative to the traditional operating microscope. These contributions, which have garnered over 130 citations combined, established Rosson as a key figure in robotic microsurgery. His work laid the foundation for the integration of robotics into plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering potential benefits of enhanced dexterity, tremor filtration, and ergonomic comfort for surgeons performing the most delicate reconstructive procedures.

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H-Index
2
Papers
137
Total Citations
69
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotics in microsurgery: Use of a surgical robot to perform a free flap in a pig
83 citations · 2005
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2005 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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