Joshua Dilday

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Joshua Dilday is a military surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the integration and evaluation of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) within the Department of Defense (DoD). His most cited paper, “Status of Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) in the Department of Defense (DoD)” (2019, 16 citations), provides a critical overview of RAS adoption across military treatment facilities, highlighting the predominance of gynecologic procedures and the comparatively limited use in general surgery. This work has become a foundational reference for understanding the operational and clinical challenges of deploying advanced surgical technologies in military settings. Dilday’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between civilian surgical innovation and military medical readiness, offering data-driven insights that inform both policy and practice. His research underscores the need for standardized training, credentialing, and case distribution to optimize RAS outcomes in the DoD. By documenting the current landscape and identifying areas for growth, Dilday has helped shape the trajectory of minimally invasive surgery within the military health system, making his work essential reading for those interested in surgical innovation, military medicine, and healthcare systems engineering.