Laura Homewood
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Laura Homewood is a leading researcher in surgical education and robotic simulation, whose work bridges the gap between virtual reality training and real-world technical proficiency. Her most-cited study, "Correlation of Virtual Reality Simulation and Dry Lab Robotic Technical Skills" (2017), with 35 citations, provides foundational evidence that VR-based robotic simulators effectively translate to hands-on dry lab performance—a critical insight for shaping cost-effective, scalable surgical curricula. Homewood’s contributions center on validating simulation fidelity, optimizing training metrics, and reducing the learning curve for robotic-assisted surgery. By demonstrating measurable correlations between simulated and actual skills, she has helped institutions adopt evidence-based training protocols, ultimately improving patient safety and surgical outcomes. Her research is widely referenced by educators and clinicians seeking to standardize robotic surgery training. Homewood’s work not only advances technical skill assessment but also underscores the importance of integrating innovative technologies into medical education. For students and researchers, her findings offer a clear roadmap for designing effective, resource-conscious training programs in an era of rapidly evolving surgical robotics.
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