Mariela Corrales
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About
Dr. Mariela Corrales is a pioneering urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on robotic-assisted surgery, surgical education, and the learning curves that define modern minimally invasive procedures. Her most impactful research investigates how prior laparoscopic experience influences the acquisition of robotic surgical skills, particularly in complex operations like robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). In her landmark 2024 study, which has already garnered 8 citations, Dr. Corrales and her team demonstrated that surgeons with extensive laparoscopic backgrounds (over 400 cases) achieve RARP "trifecta" outcomes—combining oncological control, urinary continence, and potency preservation—more efficiently than previously assumed, reshaping training paradigms. She also explores the intersection of technology and human performance, notably evaluating the Ily® robotics-assisted tele-console system in ureteroscopy. Her innovative work with medical students, residents, and urologists revealed that prior videogaming experience can accelerate the learning curve for robotic systems, offering fresh insights into surgical aptitude. With her focus on objective skill assessment and simulation-based training, Dr. Corrales is advancing the science of surgical education, helping to define how next-generation urologists can master robotic platforms with greater precision and confidence.
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