Patrick M. Fuller

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Patrick M. Fuller is a leading researcher in the field of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), focusing on the critical intersection of human factors, the built environment, and surgical training. His work systematically identifies the challenges and dynamics that shape RAS adoption and performance, moving beyond pure technical innovation to address real-world implementation barriers. Fuller’s major contributions include a comprehensive scoping review (2025, 7 citations) that maps surgical human-robot interactions and team metrics, revealing that current literature is overly centered on surgeon skills. He also led the development of the SAGES Tool for Assessing Robotic Surgery Systems (STARSS) (2025, 3 citations), a framework designed to help stakeholders evaluate emerging RAS technologies. His most cited work (2024, 12 citations) provides a multi-stakeholder perspective on adoption challenges, covering human interaction, training, and physical environment constraints. By exploring how the operating room’s physical layout impacts outcomes (2025, 2 citations), Fuller is shaping a more holistic, human-centered approach to surgical robotics—essential reading for anyone interested in the future of safe, effective, and widely adopted robotic surgery.

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1. 1
   Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training

   12 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Identification of surgical human-robot interactions and measures during robotic-assisted surgery: A scoping review

   7 citations · 2025
3. 3
   SAGES tool for assessing robotic surgery systems (STARSS)

   3 citations · 2025
4. 4
   Exploring the Impact of the Physical Environment on Robotic-Assisted Surgery Outcomes and Processes: A Scoping Review

   2 citations · 2025

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