Shamroz Farooq
University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Rochester
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About
Shamroz Farooq is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical simulation, biomedical engineering, and urologic oncology. His work centers on developing high-fidelity, patient-specific training platforms for complex robotic surgeries, particularly partial nephrectomy and nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Farooq’s major contribution lies in integrating 3D printing with hydrogel casting to create perfused, anatomically accurate models that mimic living tissue. He is also recognized for incorporating and validating Clinically Relevant Performance Metrics of Simulation (CRPMS), transforming these models from simple replicas into rigorous assessment tools. His most cited work, a 2019 study on a perfused, robot-assisted partial nephrectomy platform, has garnered 64 citations, while his subsequent validation of a full-immersion prostatectomy simulator has earned 43 citations. By bridging the gap between dry-lab practice and live surgery, Farooq’s innovations offer trainees a safe, repeatable environment to hone critical skills, directly impacting surgical education and patient safety. His achievements mark a significant step toward standardized, objective evaluation in robotic surgery training.
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