Papers
7
Total Citations
190
H-Index
6
About
Todd A. Ponsky is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, surgical education, and emerging technologies. His most significant contributions center on surgical telementoring — the use of remote communication technologies to guide and train surgeons across vast distances. Ponsky's early work exploring remote presence robotics in pediatric laparoscopic surgery (2009, 46 citations) helped establish proof of concept for a field that has since grown considerably in relevance. He expanded this vision dramatically through a series of influential studies on transcontinental and trans-Atlantic telementoring (2014–2015), demonstrating that experienced surgeons could effectively mentor colleagues across thousands of miles using two-way audiovisual systems — addressing a critical gap in post-residency surgical training. Beyond telementoring, Ponsky has been a thoughtful voice in evaluating the role of robotic surgery in pediatric care, offering a measured critique of its adoption (2015, 40 citations) that has shaped ongoing debate in the field. His broader contributions to minimally invasive pediatric surgery and his involvement in defining digital surgery through SAGES reflect a career dedicated to advancing both the science and the future-readiness of pediatric surgical practice. His cumulative citation record underscores his enduring influence on surgeons and educators worldwide.
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- 2Robotic Surgery may Not “Make the Cut†in Pediatrics40 citations · 2015
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- 5Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatrics15 citations · 2010
- 6Defining digital surgery: a SAGES white paper12 citations · 2024
- 7Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery3 citations · 2009