Sarah Samreen

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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Sarah Samreen is a leading voice in the evaluation and future of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), with her work directly shaping how new surgical technologies are assessed and adopted. Her primary research focuses on the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic techniques, the human factors influencing surgeon performance, and the rigorous evaluation of emerging multi-visceral robotic platforms. Dr. Samreen’s major contributions include authoring the landmark SAGES review on upcoming robotic surgery systems (28 citations), which provides a critical roadmap for surgeons and hospitals navigating a rapidly expanding market. She is also the lead developer of the SAGES Tool for Assessing Robotic Surgery Systems (STARSS), a foundational framework designed to standardize the evaluation of new robotic platforms. Her investigation into surgeons’ perspectives on robotic versus laparoscopic surgery offers vital, user-centered insights into the operational challenges and performance differences between the two modalities. Through her work with the SAGES Robotics Committee, Dr. Samreen is not just documenting the evolution of surgical robotics—she is actively building the tools and evidence base needed to ensure its safe, effective, and thoughtful integration into clinical practice.