Sam Mason

St. Mary's Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London

Papers

Total Citations

227

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About

Sam Mason is a leading voice in the evaluation of surgical innovation, with research spanning robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and human factors in the operating room. His most influential work, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the first 30 years of robotic surgery (112 citations), critically examines whether the technology represents a true disruptive innovation or an unfulfilled promise, comparing outcomes against open and conventional minimally invasive surgery. This landmark study has shaped how surgeons and policymakers assess the value of robotic platforms. Mason further advanced the field with his work on next-generation robotics in gastrointestinal surgery (72 citations), exploring emerging technologies and their clinical applications. Notably, his research on inattention blindness in surgery (43 citations) highlights critical cognitive vulnerabilities in the operating room, contributing to patient safety discourse. Through his rigorous, evidence-based approach, Mason has become a key figure in bridging the gap between technological hype and clinical reality, helping to guide the responsible adoption of surgical robotics.