Tracy Truong

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Tracy Truong is a leading researcher in the fields of robotic surgery simulation and female pelvic medicine, with a particular focus on optimizing surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse. Her work bridges the critical gap between surgical training and clinical practice, most notably through her highly cited 2017 study (35 citations) demonstrating a strong correlation between virtual reality simulation performance and dry lab robotic technical skills—a finding that has helped validate simulation-based training curricula for aspiring robotic surgeons. Dr. Truong’s research also addresses the practical challenges of mesh-based repairs, as evidenced by her 2018 investigation (20 citations) comparing ultralightweight versus heavier weight mesh types in robotic-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy. This study provided valuable evidence on how mesh weight influences time to anatomic failure, directly informing surgical decision-making and implant selection. Her contributions have been recognized through multiple presentations at national conferences, and her work continues to shape both surgical education and evidence-based practice in gynecologic surgery. With over 70 combined citations, Dr. Truong’s research remains essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking to improve technical proficiency and patient outcomes in robotic pelvic surgery.