Matthes Metz

Heidelberg University

Papers

1

Total Citations

15

H-Index

1

About

Matthes Metz is a leading researcher in surgical education and robot-assisted surgery, with a focus on skill transfer and training methodologies. His major contribution lies in systematically evaluating how technical surgical skills translate between different surgical platforms. In his highly cited 2023 meta-analysis, Metz demonstrated that laparoscopic skills—but not open surgical skills—can be effectively transferred to robot-assisted surgery, a finding with profound implications for surgical training curricula and credentialing policies worldwide. This work, which has already garnered 15 citations, addresses a critical gap in ensuring patient safety as robotic surgery expands across specialties. Metz's research is instrumental in shaping evidence-based training pathways, helping educators and institutions design efficient skill acquisition programs. His work is essential reading for surgeons, trainees, and medical educators navigating the transition to robotic platforms, and it underscores his commitment to improving surgical outcomes through rigorous, data-driven educational strategies.

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H-Index
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Papers
15
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Laparoscopic but not open surgical skills can be transferred to robot‐assisted surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
15 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Heidelberg University

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