Julia Shelton

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Papers

1

Total Citations

11

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About

Julia Shelton is a surgical researcher whose work centers on the integration of robotic surgery training into residency programs, with a particular focus on general surgery, urology, and obstetrics and gynecology. Her most cited study, a 2021 survey comparing attitudes toward robotic training curricula across these specialties, has garnered 11 citations and provides critical insight into the gaps and preferences in surgical education. Shelton’s research highlights the need for standardized, specialty-specific robotic training to ensure resident competency and patient safety. By capturing the perspectives of both residents and attending physicians, she has helped shape conversations around curriculum design and the future of minimally invasive surgery. Her work is especially valuable for trainees and educators navigating the rapid adoption of robotic platforms in the operating room. Through her contributions, Shelton underscores the importance of evidence-based training models in an era of technological advancement, making her a key voice in surgical education research.

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Papers
11
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic surgery training during general surgery residency: a survey comparing attitudes towards a robotic training curriculum within general surgery, urology, and OBGYN residents and attendings
11 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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