Leila Rooshenas

University of Birmingham, University of Bristol

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Leila Rooshenas is a health services researcher whose work centers on surgical innovation, evidence-based practice, and the evaluation of emerging medical technologies. Her primary research areas include robotic-assisted surgery, clinical trial methodology, and the implementation of complex interventions in healthcare. Rooshenas is best known for her systematic review on measures of performance and proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery, a landmark study that synthesized evidence to define competency benchmarks for surgeons adopting robotic platforms. This work, which has accumulated 16 citations since its 2024 publication, provides critical guidance for training programs and credentialing bodies navigating the rapid expansion of robotic surgery. Her research directly addresses the gap between technological advancement and the evidence needed to ensure patient safety and surgical quality. Rooshenas’s contributions are particularly valuable for clinicians, policymakers, and researchers seeking to standardize proficiency metrics in a field where objective performance assessment remains challenging. Through her rigorous methodological approach, she has helped establish a foundation for future studies on surgical skill acquisition and technology adoption in operating rooms worldwide.