Paul J. Karanicolas
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Health Sciences Centre
Papers
6
Total Citations
313
H-Index
5
About
Paul J. Karanicolas is a surgical researcher whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of robotic surgery's clinical value, safety profile, and real-world implementation. His research sits at the intersection of surgical innovation, outcomes research, and health policy, with a particular focus on evaluating emerging technologies through rigorous, population-based methodologies. His most influential contribution, a 2020 comparative analysis of robotic versus conventional surgical approaches, has garnered 249 citations and stands as a key reference point for clinicians and policymakers weighing the adoption of robotic platforms. Karanicolas has since built a cohesive body of work examining robotic surgery from multiple angles: patient safety and adverse events, evolving utilization trends, public perception and hesitancy, and the institutional learning curves that shape surgical outcomes. This systematic approach reflects a researcher committed not only to celebrating innovation but to scrutinizing it honestly. His population-based analyses are particularly valuable, offering real-world evidence that complements controlled trial data and informs healthcare systems making high-stakes investment decisions. For students and researchers navigating the rapidly evolving surgical technology landscape, Karanicolas's work provides an essential, evidence-grounded framework for thinking critically about when and how new surgical tools translate into genuine patient benefit.
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Top Papers
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- 2Fear of innovation: public’s perception of robotic surgery22 citations · 2022
- 3The evolving use of robotic surgery: a population-based analysis18 citations · 2022
- 4Adverse events following robotic surgery: population-based analysis13 citations · 2022
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