Papers
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Total Citations
897
H-Index
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About
Marlies P. Schijven is a pioneering researcher in surgical education and simulation, with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Her work centers on the integration of haptic feedback, virtual reality (VR), and digital tools to enhance surgical training and patient safety. Schijven’s major contributions include demonstrating the value of haptic feedback in VR training for minimally invasive surgery, as evidenced by her highly cited 2009 review (537 citations), and advocating for structured training approaches in robotic surgery through her 2011 systematic review (225 citations). She has validated novel VR simulators, such as the dV-Trainer and SEP robot, establishing their face and construct validity for robotic surgery training. Additionally, she developed the A-OSATS score, an objective assessment tool for intestinal anastomoses, and has explored the safe implementation of handheld steerable laparoscopic instruments. Her recent meta-analysis on digital tools for surgical skills training (2023) underscores her ongoing impact. With over 800 citations across her key works, Schijven is a leading voice in advancing surgical education, bridging technology and clinical practice to improve training outcomes worldwide.
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- 3Validation of a Novel Virtual Reality Simulator for Robotic Surgery61 citations · 2014
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- 5Laparoscopic surgery for gastro-esophageal acid reflux disease19 citations · 2013
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