Ray Avenido

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

16

H-Index

2

About

Ray Avenido is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical safety, team dynamics, and innovative training methodologies, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). His work redefines how high-stakes medical teams prepare for complex procedures, blending technical precision with nontechnical skills like communication and teamwork. Avenido’s major contributions include the development of the "Robotic-Assisted Surgery Olympics," a novel gamified training framework that transforms traditional surgical education into an engaging, competitive, and highly effective learning experience. His research demonstrates that such interventions can significantly reduce severe flow disruptions during surgery, directly enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency. With his most-cited paper garnering 13 citations and his latest work in 2024 already influencing the field, Avenido’s impact is growing rapidly. By challenging conventional training paradigms, he offers a scalable, evidence-based solution to persistent barriers in surgical education, making him a key figure in advancing both the art and science of modern surgery.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
16
Total Citations
8
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Novel Approach for Engagement in Team Training in High-Technology Surgery: The Robotic-Assisted Surgery Olympics
13 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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