Sarah Mirzaie

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Dr. Sarah Mirzaie is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work centers on the technical refinement and safe implementation of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, particularly robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (rPD). Her major contribution lies in systematically defining the learning curve for establishing a new rPD program, demonstrating that structured, formal training can significantly accelerate proficiency. In her landmark 2023 study, which has already garnered 4 citations, Dr. Mirzaie showed that surgeons graduating from a dedicated robotic complex general surgical oncology fellowship can achieve competency in rPD with a substantially reduced learning curve compared to the traditionally cited 80 cases. This work has profound implications for expanding access to complex minimally invasive procedures while maintaining patient safety. By providing a reproducible roadmap for institutions launching new programs, Dr. Mirzaie is helping to standardize training and shorten the path to expertise. Her research directly addresses a critical barrier to the adoption of robotic pancreatic surgery, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic disease through technological innovation and rigorous surgical education.