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About
Leanne Harling is a leading researcher in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with a career dedicated to evaluating the promise and pitfalls of surgical innovation. Her work spans pediatric urology, thoracic surgery, and cardiac surgery, where she has systematically assessed the outcomes of robot-assisted techniques against conventional approaches. Her landmark meta-analysis on robot-assisted pyeloplasty in children (142 citations) provided critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery in pediatric populations, while her comprehensive review of the first 30 years of robotic surgery (112 citations) offered a balanced perspective on whether this technology represents a true disruptive innovation or an unfulfilled promise. Harling has also advanced surgical education, advocating for the integration of robotic simulation into core training curricula. Her research on learning curves in robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lung resections demonstrates her ongoing commitment to optimizing training and patient outcomes. Through her systematic reviews and meta-analyses, Harling has shaped the evidence base for robotic surgery, helping surgeons and institutions make informed decisions about adopting these technologies.
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- 6A systematic review of left ventricular cardio-endoscopic surgery14 citations · 2017
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