Papers
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Total Citations
410
H-Index
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About
Peter G. Schulam is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His research spans three core areas: surgical robotics, telesurgery, and the application of advanced imaging to urologic oncology. Schulam was instrumental in the early development and clinical integration of robotic systems, including the PAKY, HERMES, AESOP, ZEUS, and da Vinci platforms, with his work on voice-controlled interfaces for the AESOP robot (19 citations) addressing critical human-machine interaction challenges. His landmark studies on telesurgical mentoring (110 citations) and laparoscopic visual fields (151 citations) established foundational frameworks for remote surgical collaboration and intraoperative visualization. In urologic oncology, Schulam demonstrated the feasibility of diffusion tensor MR tractography for mapping periprostatic fibers (39 citations) and led population-based studies showing that hospital availability of robotic technology significantly increases the likelihood of patients receiving partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer (29 citations). His recent work on a framework for scalable remote robotic-assisted surgery (2025) continues to push boundaries, aiming to optimize surgical expertise deployment and reduce patient travel. With over 400 total citations across his career, Schulam remains a leading voice bridging innovation and patient safety in surgical robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Laparoscopic visual field151 citations · 1998
- 2Telesurgical mentoring110 citations · 1997
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- 5The PAKY, HERMES, AESOP, ZEUS, and da Vinci robotic systems28 citations · 2004
- 6Abdominal Colpopexy: Comparison of Endoscopic Surgical Strategies (ACCESS)24 citations · 2012
- 7Voice vs foot pedal interfaces for control of the AESOP robot19 citations · 1998
- 8Feasibility of laparascopic telesurgery6 citations · 1997
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