Rory S. Carroll

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Dr. Rory S. Carroll is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on optimizing outcomes in bariatric and robotic surgery. His most-cited study, “Optimizing Bariatric Surgery outcomes: the impact of preoperative elevated hemoglobin A1c levels on composite perioperative outcome measures” (2020, 16 citations), provides critical evidence linking glycemic control to surgical safety, helping to refine preoperative protocols for patients with diabetes. Dr. Carroll also investigates the integration of robotic technology into surgical training; his 2021 survey of general surgery, urology, and OBGYN residents and attendings (11 citations) highlights disparities in robotic curriculum adoption and calls for standardized, competency-based education. By bridging clinical outcomes with surgical education, Dr. Carroll’s work directly impacts patient care and the next generation of surgeons. His research is particularly valuable for trainees and clinicians seeking evidence-based strategies to improve both operative results and training efficiency in an era of rapidly advancing technology.

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   Optimizing Bariatric Surgery outcomes: the impact of preoperative elevated hemoglobin A1c levels on composite perioperative outcome measures

   16 citations · 2020
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   Robotic surgery training during general surgery residency: a survey comparing attitudes towards a robotic training curriculum within general surgery, urology, and OBGYN residents and attendings

   11 citations · 2021

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