Ronald B. Kuppersmith
Papers
5
Total Citations
398
H-Index
5
About
Ronald B. Kuppersmith is a pioneering otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the adoption of robotic surgery in thyroid care. His primary research focus is the development and safe implementation of minimally invasive, scarless thyroid surgery using robotic platforms. Kuppersmith’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of gasless transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy in North American patients, a technique that eliminates the traditional anterior neck incision. His landmark 2010 study, with 175 citations, provided the first detailed account of this approach in a U.S. cohort, outlining critical patient selection criteria and technical modifications. He further advanced the field by publishing a framework for new technology assessment and safe implementation (113 citations), establishing a standard for evaluating emerging surgical tools. Kuppersmith’s multi-institutional clinical experience with the da Vinci system (40 citations) and his work on robotics and telesurgery in otolaryngology underscore his role as a thought leader. His efforts have not only expanded surgical options for patients but also provided a rigorous, evidence-based pathway for integrating robotic innovation into routine practice.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic thyroid surgery: An initial experience with North American patients175 citations · 2010
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- 5Robotics and Telesurgery in Otolaryngology19 citations · 2011