Pira Korsieporn

McGill University, Jewish General Hospital

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Pira Korsieporn is a researcher at the forefront of surgical education, with a focused expertise in robotic surgery simulation and proficiency-based training. Her major contributions lie in developing and validating virtual reality curricula that systematically teach complex robotic suturing skills. In a landmark 2015 randomized controlled trial—her most cited work with 52 citations—Korsieporn demonstrated that a structured, virtual-reality robotic simulation curriculum significantly improves surgical performance compared to traditional training methods. This study, along with her earlier 2014 trial, established evidence-based benchmarks for robotic skill acquisition, directly impacting how surgical residents are trained worldwide. Her work bridges the gap between simulation technology and clinical competency, offering a scalable, objective approach to surgical education. Korsieporn’s research has been instrumental in advancing the field of robotic surgery training, providing a foundation for future innovations in proficiency-based learning. Her achievements underscore a commitment to improving patient outcomes through rigorous, data-driven educational interventions.