Sita Murugappan

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Dr. Sita Murugappan is a leading figure in gynecologic robotic surgery, with a focused research program dedicated to defining and measuring surgical competence. Her work directly addresses the critical need for structured, evidence-based training curricula in robotic hysterectomy. Through her landmark systematic review, Dr. Murugappan has systematically identified the key performance metrics that reliably distinguish novice from expert surgeons, providing the foundational framework for developing validated assessment tools. This contribution is essential for ensuring patient safety and standardizing surgical education as robotic technology becomes more widespread. Her research bridges the gap between technical innovation and practical pedagogy, offering a roadmap for training the next generation of minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons. By establishing objective benchmarks for skill acquisition, Dr. Murugappan is helping to transform surgical training from a time-based model to a competency-based one, a paradigm shift with profound implications for surgical quality and patient outcomes.