Michael G Fadel

About

Dr. Michael G. Fadel is a leading researcher in the field of robotic surgical education, with a specific focus on standardizing training for gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. His work addresses a critical gap in modern surgery: while robotic systems have been rapidly adopted across Europe, formalized training and credentialing have lagged behind. Dr. Fadel’s major contributions include spearheading the European Robotic Surgery Consensus (ERSC), an initiative designed to create a unified, evidence-based curriculum for GI surgery trainees. His most cited papers, including a 2024 protocol for developing this consensus (11 citations) and a 2025 systematic review on multi-specialty robotic training curricula (10 citations), have laid the groundwork for a new standard in surgical pedagogy. A key achievement is his pan-European survey (9 citations), which captured the current state of robotic training and identified systemic barriers to implementation. With over 30 combined citations for his foundational work, Dr. Fadel is a pivotal figure shaping the future of safe, effective robotic surgery training across Europe.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   European Robotic Surgery Consensus (ERSC): Protocol for the development of a consensus in robotic training for gastrointestinal surgery trainees

   11 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Essential components and validation of multi-specialty robotic surgical training curricula: a systematic review

   10 citations · 2025
3. 3
   A pan-European survey of robotic training for gastrointestinal surgery: European Robotic Surgery Consensus (ERSC) initiative

   9 citations · 2024

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