Michael E. Zenilman

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Cornell University

Papers

Total Citations

191

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About

Dr. Michael E. Zenilman is a pioneering general surgeon whose career has been defined by the integration of cutting-edge technology into clinical practice, with a primary focus on robotic surgery and surgical innovation. His landmark 1994 paper, "Telerobotic assisted laparoscopic surgery," with 147 citations, established him as an early visionary in the field, demonstrating the feasibility of robotic systems in the operating room. This foundational work paved the way for his more recent contributions, including a 2022 study on a novel robotic system in abdominal surgery. Dr. Zenilman has also been instrumental in the global expansion of robotic surgery, notably leading its safe implementation in Dubai, where his outcomes-focused research has guided the adoption of robotic techniques for gallbladder, inguinal, and ventral hernia repairs. Beyond technical innovation, he demonstrated leadership during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by authoring a critical framework for restructuring surgical operations, ensuring patient safety during a global crisis. With a career bridging pioneering telerobotics and modern robotic platforms, Dr. Zenilman’s work has profoundly shaped the safe, effective, and widespread adoption of robotic surgery worldwide.