Tim Horeman
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117
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About
Tim Horeman is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics and training, whose work bridges the gap between laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery. His key research areas include objective skills assessment, simulation-based training, and the design of innovative robotic instruments. Horeman has made major contributions by developing force-based metrics for tissue handling skills—a critical step toward objective, data-driven evaluation of surgical proficiency. His validation of the PoLaRS portable virtual reality training system addresses the global need for affordable, accessible robotic surgery education. With over 100 citations across his most-cited papers, his work has demonstrated that robotic-assisted cholecystectomy can shorten the learning curve for novices compared to conventional laparoscopy. Horeman also led the design of the SATA-Drive and MISLI-Drive, modular, sterilizable robotic drivers for steerable laparoscopic instruments, tackling the real-world challenge of instrument reusability and contamination risk. His research on crossover effects between laparoscopic and robotic skills provides essential guidance for surgeons transitioning between techniques. Through rigorous randomized trials and systematic reviews, Horeman is shaping the future of safer, more effective surgical training and technology.
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- 9The value of collision feedback in robotic surgical skills training3 citations · 2024
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