Papers

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Total Citations

69

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About

Dr. Ross E. Willis is a leading figure in surgical education and robotic surgery, with a focus on developing and validating training curricula for minimally invasive techniques. His most influential work, "Development of a virtual reality robotic surgical curriculum using the da Vinci Si surgical system" (2014, 48 citations), established a foundational framework for simulation-based training in robotic surgery, directly impacting how surgeons acquire proficiency with the da Vinci system. Dr. Willis has further advanced the field by examining resident training outcomes, as seen in his study on robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (2019, 21 citations), which provided critical insights into the learning curve and operative experience for trainees. His contributions bridge the gap between simulation and clinical practice, ensuring that surgical residents gain safe, effective hands-on experience. With a career dedicated to improving surgical education through evidence-based curricula, Dr. Willis’s work continues to shape the standards for robotic surgery training, influencing both academic programs and patient safety.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Development of a virtual reality robotic surgical curriculum using the da Vinci Si surgical system
48 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

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